According to psychiatrists, binge-
watching releases a chemical called
dopamine in the brain, which creates a
feeling of pleasure and can help
people to relax and relieve stress.
She has pointed out that the human
body "can become addicted to any
activity or substances that consistently
produce dopamine." In fact, she says,
the same neuronal pathways that are
activated by drug addiction are
activated by an addiction to binge-
watching
One selection illustrates the causes of
increased dopamine levels in the brains of
people who binge-watch television; the other
descnbes the effect of that increase
Both selections support the idea that binge-
watching increases dopamine levels in the
brain, leading to reduced stress and increased
relaxation for the viewer
One selection illustrates a possible
neurological problem caused by binge-
watching, the other describes a potential

Part a: which of the following captures how foreign residents, or xenoi, regarded their status or position in ancient greek society? a. while some city-states discouraged immigration, most ancient greek societies allowed foreign residents partial citizenship, the most that foreigners could hope to attain.b. the majority of foreign residents felt unsafe in ancient greek society, as they were almost always expelled or killed if caught; this is because ancient greeks considered themselves superior to many if not all other civilizations.c. while their rights were limited and their relationship with locals shaky, metics had the opportunity of social mobility and full citizenship status, for either themselves or their children.d. the xenoi saw themselves as advanced and providing new services to greek society, as they often brought with them new skills, like pottery.part b: which of the following quotes best supports the answer to part a? a. “greeks persuaded themselves that it was they who had the best environment and characteristics and the purest blood line and were, therefore, born to rule.”(paragraph 11)b. “aside from slaves, most greek poleis would have had a number of free foreigners (xenoi) who had chosen to re-locate from other areas of greece, the mediterranean, and the near east, bringing with them skills such as pottery and metalworking.” (paragraph 16)c. “despite the suspicions and prejudices against foreign “barbarians” which often crop up in literary sources, there were cases when metoikoi did manage to become full citizens after a suitable display of loyalty and contribution to the good of the host state.” (paragraph 16)d. “however, some states, notably sparta, at times actively discouragedimmigration or periodically expelled xenoi.” (paragraph 16)