PSAT Reading Question 194: Answer and Explanation

Question: 194

Which of the following statements can be concluded from the passage?

• A. Laughing alone or in the company of others benefits people's health equally.
• B. There is reason for optimism about future research into laughter's health benefits.
• C. Public support for the idea that laughter is healthy is somewhat limited.
• D. Physical exercise is sufficient to maintain and improve mental health.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

Difficulty: Hard

Category: Inference

Getting to the Answer: Eliminate any answer choices that are not suggested in the passage. Choice (B) is correct because early results of studies into laughter and health all seem to strengthen the relationship between the two.