Question

development quick check
which piece of evidence best supports the claim, \every person should adopt a pet as soon as
they can\? (1 point)

the average yearly cost of having a pet is $1,200.

i love to spend time with my pets and everyone i talk to feels the same way.

science shows that having a pet reduces stress and makes people happier.

a new american heart association (aha) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their
animal companions for stress relief.

Explanation:

To support the claim that everyone should adopt a pet, we need evidence showing a general positive impact of pet adoption.

• The first option about cost is a negative or neutral factor for adoption, so it doesn't support.
• The second option is a personal anecdote and not a general, credible support.
• The third option states science shows pets reduce stress and increase happiness, which is a broad, positive effect applicable to everyone, strongly supporting the claim.
• The fourth option is about pet owners' reliance for stress relief, which is more specific to owners and not as strong a push for everyone to adopt as the third option.

Answer:

C. Science shows that having a pet reduces stress and makes people happier.