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Answer: BSet 2: Inferences
Explanation
PASSAGE
Researchers found that people who regularly engage in volunteer work report higher levels of life satisfaction than non-volunteers. Interestingly, the positive effects were strongest among those who initially reported feeling lonely or socially isolated.
What can be inferred from the research findings?
A. Volunteering only benefits people who are already happy.
B. Social connection from volunteering may particularly help isolated individuals.✓ Correct
C. Lonely people should avoid volunteer work.
D. All volunteers experience identical benefits.
Detailed Explanation
The 'strongest effects among lonely/isolated' implies volunteering provides social connection that especially helps those lacking it.
Key Evidence:
• "positive effects were strongest among those who initially reported feeling lonely"
Why others are wrong: A (Benefits were greatest for unhappy/lonely people.), C (Lonely people benefited most, not least.), D ('Strongest among' implies varying benefits.).