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 busy professionals, just as good at lowering cortisol levels as quiet time with a companion animal.
- The combined cost of premium pet food, routine veterinary care, and pet insurance has climbed steadily for owners in every region of late.
- Adopting a single dog or cat completely and permanently eliminates every trace of job-related stress for absolutely everyone who works a job.
- Stress can stem from a wide range of competing sources, including demanding work, strained family ties, money worries, and poor sleep.
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