Which statement, if true, best supports the claim that reading fiction improves empathy?

  1. In controlled studies, readers of fiction scored higher on empathy tests than non-readers with similar backgrounds.
  2. Some readers prefer non-fiction.
  3. Many famous writers are empathetic.
  4. Fiction books are popular.
Answer

A) In controlled studies, readers of fiction scored higher on empathy tests than non-readers with similar backgrounds.

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