One of the main hormones released during scary and thrilling activities is dopamine, and it turns out some individuals may get more of a kick from this dopamine response than others do. Basically, some people's brains lack what Zald describes as "brakes" on the dopamine release and re-uptake in the
brain.
Which of the following best describes Dr. Kerr's use of words in this excerpt?
A. She uses scientific terms such as dopamine to impress readers with her knowledge.
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B. She uses the conversational phrase "get more of a kick from" to show that she is familiar with popular culture.
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She uses scientific terms such as dopamine for precision but a simple comparison to "brakes" to help readers understand.
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She uses vivid adjectives such as scary and thrilling to help persuade readers that her topic is of interest to them.