Read the Paragraph Below and Then Answer the Questions That

question 1

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Playing video games can be a fun and relaxing hobby. For some players, though, this activity can become an addiction that's as harmful as gambling. That's why gamers who play two or more hours a day should be aware of the signs of addiction. One of these signs is abandonment of other hobbies. Someone who stops participating in all other leisure time activities or social events to play video games may be in the grip of a harmful addiction. Another sign of possible addiction is constantly thinking or talking about a game even while doing other things. If thoughts about the next gaming session prevent someone from paying attention to other tasks or people, that player could be addicted. A final warning sign is fighting with or lying to loved ones about the amount of time spent playing. Neglecting relationships with family members and friends is a classic sign of video game addiction.
This paragraph was written for an audience of

• A) people who design video games.
• B) former video game players.
• C) video game players.

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Definitions:

Fed's Monetary Policy

The strategies employed by the Federal Reserve System to regulate the amount of money in circulation and influence interest rates to achieve economic objectives like controlling inflation or stimulating growth.

Federal Funds Rate

The interest rate at which banks lend reserve balances to other banks overnight, which is determined by the Federal Reserve in the U.S.

M1 Money Supply

A classification within the money supply encompassing all tangible forms of money such as currency and coins, alongside demand deposits and additional liquid assets owned by the central bank.

M2 Money Supply

A measure of the money supply that includes cash, checking deposits, and easily convertible near money, such as savings deposits and money market securities.