Read the following passage to answer the question below:
Reading fiction novels provides many benefits besides entertainment. Studies show that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence. Fictional stories allow readers to imagine characters' experiences, which activates the same brain regions as real-life social interactions. This helps strengthen readers' ability to understand others' mental states.
Based on the passage, reading fiction improves:
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Emotional bonds with only fictional characters
Emotional bonds with only fictional characters
Entertainment from imaginary stories
Entertainment from imaginary stories
Understanding of brain functioning
Understanding of brain functioning
Ability to empathize with others