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What is the central idea of the article?

Group of answer choices

Belonging is a human need that improves wellbeing and performance.

Belonging only matters in the workplace.

Loneliness was prevalent during COVID-19 pandemic.

Smartphones are the main reason people feel isolated.

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Question 21 pts
How does the author primarily structure the section of the article titled “A Fundamental Need”?

Group of answer choices

By comparing the effects of belonging to the effects of loneliness

By listing causes and effects of belonging on health

By presenting steps to create belonging

By telling a chronological story of research

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Question 31 pts
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that belonging is as essential as physical needs?

Group of answer choices

The study showing cohesion among work teams improves performance

he comparison of humans and beluga whales

Research showing the brain craves social interaction in the same region as food

The author’s statement that she enjoys group activities

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Question 41 pts
“We are hardwired for connection. During hard times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, when we missed our people terribly — for such a long period of time, we struggled.”

Which rhetorical appeal does the author use in this passage, and how does it support her purpose?

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Ethos; it establishes her credibility as a scientist.

Pathos; it appeals to shared emotions of loneliness during the pandemic.

Logos; it presents scientific data to prove a claim.

Logos; it compares human behavior to animal behavior.

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Question 51 pts
What is one way the author establishes logos in the article?

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By citing research studies.

By discussing people's emotions during the pandemic.

By focusing on opinion.

By sharing personal anecdotes.

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Here are the answers based on the given questions:

**Question 1: What is the central idea of the article?**
- **Answer:** Belonging is a human need that improves wellbeing and performance.

**Question 2: How does the author primarily structure the section of the article titled “A Fundamental Need”?**
- **Answer:** By comparing the effects of belonging to the effects of loneliness

**Question 3: Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that belonging is as essential as physical needs?**
- **Answer:** Research showing the brain craves social interaction in the same region as food

**Question 4: Which rhetorical appeal does the author use in this passage, and how does it support her purpose?**
- **Answer:** Pathos; it appeals to shared emotions of loneliness during the pandemic.

**Question 5: What is one way the author establishes logos in the article?**
- **Answer:** By citing research studies.

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