Task: Form a small group with 2-3 other students. Discuss the questions - SHS Explore New Worlds 11 page 46

1. Nội dung câu hỏi

1. What do you remember about the three research studies?

2. In each study, why were the participants’ attitudes important?

3. Talk about a time when a positive attitude helped you in some way.

2. Phương pháp giải

- Thành lập một nhóm nhỏ với 2-3 sinh viên khác. Thảo luận các câu hỏi.

3. Lời giải chi tiết

- Đáp án: 

Suggestions:

Student 1: So, what do you remember about the three research studies?

Student 2: I remember that the first study was conducted at the University of Wisconsin, where they asked the participants how much stress they experienced and whether they believed stress was harmful to their health. Then after eight years, they found out that the group who believed stress was harmful had a higher risk of dying.

Student 3: Yes, and the second study at Harvard taught participants to believe that stress signs are the body's way of preparing for a challenge. They found out that people who thought positively about stress had relaxed blood vessels.

Student 1: And the last study conducted by the University at Buffalo focused on stress and human contact. The researchers found out that people who spent a lot of time helping others had no increased risk of dying.

Student 2: That's correct. So, in each study, why were the participants' attitudes important?

Student 3: I think it's because their attitudes affected their physical reactions to stress. The first study showed that people who believed stress was harmful had a higher risk of dying. So, their attitude had a negative impact on their health.

Student 1: Yes, and in the second study, people who thought positively about stress had relaxed blood vessels. Their attitude had a positive effect on their physical health.

Student 2: And in the last study, the researchers found that people who helped others had no increased risk of dying. So, a positive attitude towards helping others can also have a positive effect on our physical health.

Student 3: That's a good point. So, have you guys ever experienced a time when a positive attitude helped you in some way?

Student 1: Yes, I remember when I had a job interview, and I was really nervous. But I kept telling myself that I could do it, and I had prepared well for it. I think my positive attitude helped me perform well in the interview.

Student 2: That's great. I also remember when I was playing in a football match, and we were losing. But I kept telling myself that we could still win and kept motivating my team. In the end, we won the match. I think my positive attitude helped the team's morale.

Student 3: I have also experienced a similar situation. When I was studying for my final exams, I was feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. But I kept telling myself that I could do it, and I had prepared well for it. My positive attitude helped me stay focused and motivated, and I did well in my exams.

Student 1: That's awesome. I think having a positive attitude can really make a difference in how we deal with stressful situations.