Question

video game sales hit $43.4 billion in 2018. since video games are so popular, scientists have studied the effects video games have on our brains. scientists believe that certain parts of your brain react well to gameplay. for example, your brain releases dopamine. dopamine is a chemical involved with learning or being rewarded. being a gamer can also improve your memory. however, scientists have also found some seriously harmful effects of video games. video game addiction is a problem in the gaming world. addictions can lead to eye problems, heart problems, changing the way your brain works, and obesity. gaming addictions are estimated to occur in around 6 percent of gamers. that is 12 million people in the united states. while health agencies agree there are some benefits to playing games, the key is not to overdo it. they recommend playing for less than 1 hour per day.
3 signs of a gaming addiction

• thinking about gaming all of the time and feeling bad when you cant play
• having problems at school or work
• lying to people about how much you play

how did the author organize the text?
a. by explaining the positive and negative effects of video games
b. by comparing the different types of video game health issues
c. by listing all of the problems video games caused. by giving step - by - step instructions to playing video games safely

Explanation:

To determine how the author organized the text, we analyze each option:

• Option a: The text first mentions positive effects (e.g., brain releasing dopamine, improving memory) and then negative effects (e.g., addiction, health problems), so this matches.
• Option b: The text doesn't compare different types of health issues; it lists effects (positive and negative) of video games.
• Option c: The text includes positive effects too, not just problems.
• Option d: The text gives a recommendation (play less than 1 hour) but no step - by - step instructions for safe play.

Answer:

a. by explaining the positive and negative effects of video games