Question

self - esteem. and experts say thats probably because looking after animals builds confidence and delivers a sense of accomplishment. theres evidence that these social skills carry over into their relations with human beings, too. for example, one study found that kids who lived in homes with dogs were 40 percent more likely to get along well with their peers. in conclusion while having a pet can be rewarding, not everyone is willing or able to adopt one. the good news is that there are plenty of other great ways to interact with animals. try walking a neighbors dog, volunteering at an animal shelter, or helping care for classroom pets. actually, if you think your school could use a few classroom companions, you might want to test out your powers of persuasion on your teachers. one study looked at over 40 elementary classes in 15 u.s. states. its findings suggested that having pets in the classroom improved students social skills...and even boosted their academic performance. its clear that the appeal of pets goes far beyond face value. for a whole menagerie of reasons, keeping pets can be a smart choice! think about and discuss these questions: what examples can you cite to explain how pets make people happier? how would you use the information in the article to create a compelling case for having a pet? bar chart pets by the numbers featuring different types of pets and how many are owned in u.s. households by type. graph photo credits: (left to right): shutterstock photos by: cynoclub; denisnata; vangert; xpixel; kochmarjova; cynoclub; eric isselee; arunee rodloy 1. according to the article, why are positive emotions magnified when people interact with pets? a. being around animals can improve overall academic performance in elementary school students. b. being around animals can increase levels of stress - reducing chemicals in the body like serotonin. c. being around animals can decrease the rate of some physical health ailments like muscle tension. d. being around animals can decrease the chances of developing asthma or other common allergies.

Explanation:

The article mentions that looking after animals builds confidence and self - esteem, and having pets in the classroom improves students' social skills and academic performance. However, it does not mention anything about physical health ailments like muscle tension, asthma or allergies, nor does it directly state an improvement in overall academic performance as a reason for magnified positive emotions. But it implies a psychological benefit. Being around animals can increase levels of stress - reducing chemicals like serotonin which can magnify positive emotions.

Answer:

B. Being around animals can increase levels of stress - reducing chemicals in the body like serotonin.