Question
What prior knowledge can you apply to this passage?
People can change—but they don’t always like it Humans are amazing in how adaptable they can be to new situations. They can figure out new technology, learn to operate new forms of transportation, and adapt their transportation choices when they need to. Despite those skills, most humans value comfortable routines. Not only do routines feel secure, but they also allow us to feel like experts at something because we are very familiar with how it works. Psychologists emphasize the importance of this desire humans have to feel and look like they are in control in public spaces.
a.
routines help us feel secure
c.
both of these
b.
most of us have had to change our routines in recent months due to gas prices
d.
none of these
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
People can change—but they don’t always like it Humans are amazing in how adaptable they can be to new situations. They can figure out new technology, learn to operate new forms of transportation, and adapt their transportation choices when they need to. Despite those skills, most humans value comfortable routines. Not only do routines feel secure, but they also allow us to feel like experts at something because we are very familiar with how it works. Psychologists emphasize the importance of this desire humans have to feel and look like they are in control in public spaces.
a.
routines help us feel secure
c.
both of these
b.
most of us have had to change our routines in recent months due to gas prices
d.
none of these
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is **C** (both of these).
This choice reflects that routines indeed help us feel secure, as mentioned in the passage, and acknowledges that many people have had to change their routines due to external factors, such as gas prices, which aligns with the adaptability of humans discussed in the passage.
This choice reflects that routines indeed help us feel secure, as mentioned in the passage, and acknowledges that many people have had to change their routines due to external factors, such as gas prices, which aligns with the adaptability of humans discussed in the passage.