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If a new study finds that reading fiction improves empathy, which of the followi

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If a new study finds that reading fiction improves empathy, which of the following can be inferred?
  1. Reading fiction is the only way to develop empathy.
  2. People who read fiction are more empathetic than those who do not.
  3. All forms of reading improve empathy.
  4. Empathy can be developed through various means, including reading fiction.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If a new study finds that reading fiction improves empathy, which of the following can be inferred?
  • Step 1: Understand what the study is saying. It finds that reading fiction can improve empathy.
  • Step 2: Recognize that 'improves empathy' means it can help people understand and share feelings better.
  • Step 3: Note that the study does not say reading fiction is the only way to improve empathy.
  • Step 4: Realize that not all types of reading (like non-fiction) are claimed to have the same effect on empathy.
  • Causation vs. Correlation – The question tests the understanding that a study showing a relationship does not imply that one causes the other.
  • Generalization – The question examines the ability to avoid overgeneralizing the findings of a specific study to all forms of reading or other methods of developing empathy.
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