ACT Success - Reading Comprehension Practice #7

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Question 1

Multiple choice

The effectiveness of studying language patterns in predicting mental health trends.
The role of language in expressing and navigating individual experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The evolving societal attitudes towards mental illness as depicted through changes in language use.
The profound impact of language on mental health, from reflecting psychological states to influencing treatment outcomes and boosting cognitive function.

Multiple choice

They used more positive language to portray their experiences.
They frequently used second-person pronouns in describing their experiences.
Their language use reflected a heightened emphasis on others rather than on themselves.
They showed a tendency for using more negative language and a heavy focus on self, reflected in frequent use of first-person pronouns.

Multiple choice

Multiple choice

Argue for the replacement of clinical mental health terms with more public-friendly language.
Examine the changing societal perception of mental health through the evolution of the language used to discuss these issues.
Criticize the current trends in mental health language that limit public understanding of mental illness.
Highlight the negative effects of using stigmatizing terminology when discussing mental health.

Multiple choice

It could help them recognize and confront their condition.
It could lead to worsening symptoms, self-stigmatization, and reluctance to seek help.
It might foster a sense of community among those who share similar experiences.
It might inspire them to prove the negative beliefs about them wrong, leading to recovery.

Multiple choice

Reduced risk of developing mental illnesses.
Sharper memory, enhanced attention, improved problem-solving skills, and potential delay in the onset of dementia.
Increased ability in expressing emotions and experiences.
Greater self-esteem and confidence.

Multiple choice

Engaging with a new language can reduce anxiety and depression, shift attention from negative thoughts, combat loneliness, and build meaningful social connections.
Learning a new language can increase feelings of loneliness and isolation.
All emotional benefits from language learning only manifest once fluency is achieved.
Learning a new language fosters a superior attitude due to the ability to communicate in multiple languages.

Multiple choice

Increasing consumption of multi-language media to improve linguistic diversity.
Actively choosing positive, resilience-emphasizing language and engaging in activities that promote healthy communication, including learning new languages.
Speaking less in order to reduce stress caused by constant communication.
Reading more books to improve vocabulary and language skills.

Multiple choice

It often leads to an increase in individuals seeking mental health services.
It can shape attitudes towards mental health, affect personal self-perception, and potentially influence propensity to seek help.
It has no real impact unless the individuals are language and literature enthusiasts.
It only provides a temporary impact that is unlikely to have lasting effects on individuals' mental health.

Multiple choice

It could create online communities for people who enjoy linguistics, thus boosting mental health through social interaction.
It could be used to censor stigmatizing language on social media platforms.
It could aid in identifying at-risk individuals by analyzing patterns in their language use on social media platforms, potentially serving as a preventative mental health tool.
It could translate multi-language content into users' native languages, promoting comprehension and reducing stress.

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