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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- 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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