PSAT Reading Question 198: Answer and Explanation

Question: 198

Which value shown on the graph most closely relates to the idea in line 78 that "humor shared in an uplifting community" increases resilience to pain?

• A. -25
• B. 0
• C. 20
• D. 75

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Difficulty: Hard

Category: Inference

Getting to the Answer: Decide whether the phrase "uplifting community" is a reference to a person alone or a group of people. Choice (D) is correct. The graph shows that shared humor with others most significantly increased pain tolerance in individuals.