Question

Which argument does the author make against binge-watching and its effect on mental health in the Newsela article "PRO/CON: Binge-Watching"?

Answer 1

Answer:

The argument that the author is making in the article is that binge-watching can cause people to suffer from depression.

Explanation:

The article. "PRO/CON: Is binge-watching a harmless  pleasure or a harmful addiction?" talks about the benefits and drawbacks of bing-watching.

The author's argument against binge-watching is that it can cause people to suffer from depression. The author supports his claim by sharing a study by the University of Texas, in which doctors remarked that people who binge-watching are most likely to have less self-control, depression, and may feel lonely.

The doctors claimed that after their favorite show ends, people who bing-watch feel depressed that their favorite show ended.

Therefore, the correct answer is that binge-watching can cause people to suffer from depression.