Reasons & Evidence - Pet Ownership

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

What is the main claim made in the passage about pet ownership?

• Pets are expensive to maintain.

• Pets can improve mental and physical health.

• Pets require a lot of time and effort.

• Pets are only beneficial for children.

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

Which hormone is mentioned in the passage as being associated with bonding and stress relief?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin

• Adrenaline

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

According to the passage, how do pets help reduce stress levels?

• By requiring regular feeding

• By increasing levels of oxytocin

• By being expensive to maintain

• By needing constant attention

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

What evidence does the passage provide to support the claim that pets encourage physical activity?

• Pets are considered family members.

• Dog owners need to walk their dogs regularly.

• Pets require feeding and grooming.

• Pets can be expensive to maintain.

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

How does the passage suggest pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness?

• By being expensive to maintain

• By providing a sense of purpose and routine

• By requiring regular feeding

• By needing constant attention

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

What reasoning does the passage provide for why pets can be beneficial for the elderly?

• Pets are expensive to maintain.

• Pets require a lot of time and effort.

• Pets provide companionship and reduce loneliness.

• Pets are only beneficial for children.

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

In what way does the passage suggest pets can teach responsibility and empathy?

• By requiring regular feeding and grooming

• By being expensive to maintain

• By needing constant attention

• By being only beneficial for children

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

What is one reason given in the passage for why pet ownership can improve cardiovascular health?

• Pets are expensive to maintain.

• Pets require a lot of time and effort.

• Regular exercise from walking dogs.

• Pets are only beneficial for children.

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

Identify which point is supported by the evidence that pets can lead to a decrease in stress levels.

• Pets are expensive to maintain.

• Pets can improve mental health.

• Pets require a lot of time and effort.

• Pets are only beneficial for children.

Passage

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to people's lives. Having a pet can significantly improve one's mental and physical health. Firstly, pets provide emotional support. Studies have shown that interacting with pets can increase oxytocin levels, a hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. For instance, petting a dog or cat can lead to a decrease in stress levels and an increase in feelings of happiness. Secondly, pets encourage physical activity. Dog owners, in particular, tend to be more active because they need to walk their dogs regularly. This regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, pets can help reduce feelings of loneliness. For many people, pets are considered family members and provide a sense of purpose and routine. This companionship can be especially beneficial for the elderly or those living alone. Lastly, pets can teach responsibility and empathy, especially to children. Taking care of a pet requires feeding, grooming, and attending to their needs, which can instill a sense of responsibility.

Which of the following is NOT a reason mentioned in the passage for why pets can enhance well-being?

• Pets provide emotional support.

• Pets encourage physical activity.

• Pets are expensive to maintain.

• Pets reduce feelings of loneliness.