Question

consider this claim:
people who choose to have fewer belongings are happier than those who have a lot.
which piece of evidence better supports this claim?
evidence a: a blogger writes that her life is richer now that
she has given away many of her possessions. she goes on to
say, \possessions tend to weigh you down and prevent you
from living the best life you can possibly live.\
evidence b: according to a study on minimalism, people
who limit their possessions are more satisfied with their lives
than people who have more. the study also revealed that
minimalists experience positive emotions more often than
average americans do.

Explanation:

To determine which evidence better supports the claim, we analyze the nature of each evidence. Evidence A is a blogger's personal opinion and anecdote, which is subjective. Evidence B is based on a study, providing empirical data and broader findings (more satisfied, positive emotions more often) that directly relate to the claim about happiness (implied by "happier") from having fewer belongings. Studies are generally more reliable and objective for supporting such claims compared to personal anecdotes.

Answer:

B. According to a study on minimalism, people who limit their possessions are more satisfied with their lives than people who have more. The study also revealed that minimalists experience positive emotions more often than average Americans do.