Read the paragraph from the section "Graphing The Connection Between Happiness And Screen Use."

The study graphed the connection between happiness and screen activities. It also graphed the connection between happiness and non-screen activities such as sports. Jean Twenge helped lead the study. She is a psychology professor. She called the relationship of screen and non-screen activities "zero sum." That means if you are doing one, it takes time away from the others.

Which answer choice BEST describes the structure of the paragraph?

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cause and effect
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compare and contrast
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The best response that describes the structure of the paragraph is compare and contrast. The paragraph discusses two different types of activities (screen and non-screen) and highlights how engaging in one type affects the availability of time for the other, which is a comparative framework.