Question

★brainy rewards l hernandez 1 some people are afraid to try new sports. maybe theyve never played soccer before and are scared they wont be good at it. the fact is, trying something new is good for the brain, and it feels good, too. it actually causes the brain to produce a substance called “dopamine.” this is known as the “reward chemical,” and it makes us feel happy! 2 studies have also shown that trying new things makes the brain more “plastic,” or stretchy. it “exercises” the brain and makes it easier to learn new things in the future. whats more, being introduced to new things can improve your memory. that means it could actually help your test scores and make your homework easier because you will remember things better. challenge yourself to try a sport or activity that youve never done before. you may be surprised by all the good things that come of it! ★ in this passage, the author is trying to convince readers that— a the brain is plastic and stretchy. b trying new things is healthy for people. c homework requires a good memory. d soccer is a very challenging sport.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage mentions the brain being "plastic" but this is to support the idea of trying new things, not the main point.
• Option B: The passage states trying new things is good for the brain (produces dopamine, makes brain more plastic to improve memory/schoolwork), so the author wants to convince readers trying new things is healthy.
• Option C: The passage says trying new things helps with homework (by improving memory), not that homework requires a good memory.
• Option D: Soccer is just an example of a new sport, not the main point.

Answer:

B. Trying new things is healthy for people.