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The transcript discusses the feeling of strangeness and how it is supposed to be reassuring, highlighting the paradoxical nature of certain experiences.

What does the first section suggest about the nature of something that is strange?

• It is usually comforting.

• It is often unexpected or unusual.

• It is always negative.

• It is always positive.

In the context of the second section, what is the primary purpose of reassurance?

• To increase anxiety.

• To provide comfort and calm.

• To highlight strangeness.

• To create confusion.

How does the concept of reassurance differ from strangeness as discussed in the video?

• Reassurance is about creating uncertainty, while strangeness is about comfort.

• Reassurance is about providing comfort, while strangeness is about the unexpected.

• Both reassurance and strangeness are about providing comfort.

• Both reassurance and strangeness are about creating anxiety.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between strangeness and reassurance?

• Reassurance is a form of strangeness.

• They are completely unrelated.

• Strangeness often leads to reassurance.

• They are both forms of anxiety.

What might be a reason for something strange to also be reassuring?

• Because it is confusing.

• Because it is always negative.

• Because it is familiar despite being unexpected.

• Because it is always positive.