Question

question 11
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passage: students should have longer lunch periods because they need time to properly digest their food, socialize with friends, and decompress from academic stress. research from the american school health association shows that schools with 45 - minute lunch periods report fewer behavioral problems and higher afternoon test scores.
how does the author support their argument?
○ personal opinions only
○ emotional appeals only
○ research data and logical reasons
○ unrelated examples

Explanation:

The passage mentions "Research from the American School Health Association" which is research data. The benefits like fewer behavioral problems and higher test scores are logical outcomes. So the author uses research data (from the association) and logical reasons (the positive impacts on students) to support the argument.

Answer:

Research data and logical reasons