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Read the excerpt from a science journal.

Scientists believe that there is a communal aspect to laughter, even when that laughter is artificial. Research suggests that people laugh more commonly when they watch sitcoms with a laugh track (a prerecorded clip of audience laughter that is played after a character makes a funny statement) than when watching a sitcom without one. While this may suggest that people need cues for humor, research suggests that people are also more laughter-prone when spending time with individuals than when spending time solo (Rogers).

Which statement best summarizes the information in this excerpt?

People use laughter to build connections with other people (Rogers).
There are many theories about what causes humans to laugh (Rogers).
People prefer to watch sitcoms that have pre-recorded laugh tracks (Rogers).
People laugh more often when they hear laughter or are with others (Rogers).

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People laugh more often when they hear laughter or are with others (Rogers).