easy · LSAT Logical Reasoning
Pet ownership has been shown to lower cortisol levels, a primary marker of stress. Thus, people with high-pressure jobs who adopt a dog or cat will experience improved mental well-being.
Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
- A survey of emergency-room doctors found that those with pets reported less burnout and had lower resting heart rates than those without.
- Going to the gym is, for many people, just as effective at lowering cortisol as time spent with an animal.
- The cost of pet food and veterinary care has climbed steadily over the past decade.
- Adopting a pet completely eliminates job-related stress for everyone who works a high-pressure job.
- Stress can stem from a wide range of sources, including work, family, and money worries.
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