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Brain reactions to mistakes predict later avoidance (Level A1) — A person sitting on the ground in a hallway

Brain reactions to mistakes predict later avoidanceCEFR A1

28 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Texas A&M University, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Ryan Chan, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
84 words
  • People make mistakes every day in many parts of life.
  • Researchers at a university studied how people react to mistakes.
  • They measured brain responses right after a mistake.
  • Some people show very strong emotional reactions at first.
  • Later these emotional reactions often become much smaller.
  • When reactions become smaller, people often avoid some situations.
  • Avoidance means steering clear of uncomfortable places or tasks.
  • This change can make daily life more difficult for some people.
  • The study links mistakes, feelings, and increased avoidance over time.

Difficult words

  • mistake — An action or decision that is wrong.
    mistakes
  • researcher — A person who studies things at a university.
    Researchers
  • measure — To check or record a physical response.
    measured
  • emotional — Relating to strong feelings like sadness or joy.
  • avoidance — Action of staying away from uncomfortable places or tasks.

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Discussion questions

  • Do you sometimes avoid places after a mistake?
  • What tasks do you find uncomfortable?
  • How do you feel after you make a mistake?

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