Of all the components of a good night's sleep,dreams seem to be least within our control.In dreams,a window opens into a world where logic is suspended and dead people speak.A century ago,F(xiàn)reud formulated his revolutionary theory that dreams were the disguised shadows of our unconscious desires and fears;by the late 1970s,neurologists had switched to thinking of them as just"mental noise"-the random byproducts of the neural repair work that goes on during sleep.Now researchers suspect that dreams are part of the mind's emotional thermostat,regulating goods while the brain is"off line."And one leading authority says that these intensely powerful mental events can be not only harnessed but actually brought under conscious control,to help us sleep and feel better."It's your dream,"says Rosalind Cartwright,chair of psychology at Chicago's Medical Center,"if you don't like it,change it."
The link between dreams and emotions shows up among the patients in Cartwright's clinic.Most people seem to have more bad dreams early in the night,progressing toward happier ones before awakening,suggesting that they are working through negative feelings generated during the day.Because our conscious mind is occupied with daily life we don't always think about the emotional significance of the day's events-until,it appears,we begin to dream.
And this process need not be left to the unconscious.Cartwright believes one can exercise conscious control over recurring bad dreams.As soon as you awaken,identify what is upsetting about the dream.Visualize how you would like it to end instead;the next time it occurs,try to wake up just enough to control its course.With much practice people can learn to,literally,do it in their sleep.
At the end of the day,there's probably little reason to pay attention to our dreams at all unless they keep up from sleeping or"we wake up in panic,"Cartwright says.Terrorism,economic uncertainties and general feelings of insecurity have increased people's anxiety.Those suffering from persistent nightmares should seek help from a therapist.For the rest of us,the brain has its ways of working through bad feelings.Sleep-or rather dream-on it and you'll feel better in the morning.
(1)By saying that" dreams are part of the mind's emotional thermostat."( Para.1)the researchers mean that DD .
A.we can think logically in the dreams too
B.dreams can be brought under conscious control
C.dreams represent our unconscious desires and fears
D.dreams can help us keep our mood comparatively stable
(2)What did Cartwright find in her clinic? CC
A.Most bad dreams were followed by happier ones.
B.Divorced couples usually have more bad dreams.
C.One's dreaming process is related to his emotion.
D.People having negative feelings dream more often.
(3)That author points out that a person who has constant bad dreams should BB.
A.learn to control his dreams
B.consult a doctor
C.sleep and dream on it
D.get rid of anxiety first
【答案】D;C;B
【解答】
【點評】
聲明:本試題解析著作權屬菁優(yōu)網(wǎng)所有,未經(jīng)書面同意,不得復制發(fā)布。
發(fā)布:2024/5/27 14:0:0組卷:5引用:1難度:0.6
相似題
-
1.How to Improve Your Memory The human brain is extremely complex and powerful. (1)
Get plenty of exercise and rest.
Exercise isn't just good for your physical body,but it is also good for your brain.Exercise increases the amount of oxygen that gets to your brain.(2)
Have a good laugh as often as you can.
Not only is laughter good for the soul,it is also good for the brain and can help improve your memory.
(3)
(4)
Stress has a bad effect on your body,especially the brain.If you let stress stay,it can destroy your brain cells and cause damage to the part of the brain responsible for creating new memories and remembering old ones.So,stay away from stress.It's bad for you.If you are feeling a little stressed,go outside and take a little walk around. (5)
A.Avoid stress.
B.Change your behavior.
C.It also helps to reduce memory loss
D.This will make you feel ten times better.
E.When you laugh you excite many areas of your brain.
F.The health of your brain directly shows how strong your memory is.
G.The human brain is like a muscle and can be trained.發(fā)布:2025/1/1 17:30:2組卷:0引用:2難度:0.5 -
2.Winter is often bitterly cold,which often makes us stay indoors more instead of heading out to exercise.Worse still,there are many viruses doing their best to make you sick.And sneezing,coughing and nose blowing make the rooms a habitat for viruses. (1)
Wash your hands
You pick up viruses everywhere and they live on your hands,so wash your hands and do it often.(2)
(3)
Get the flu shot (疫苗)
(4)
Avoid sick people
(5)
A.It's no guarantee
B.Take care of your face
C.Keep your hands away from your face
D.The best way is to use regular soap and water
E.It is easy for viruses to spread from person to person
F.If someone around you is sick,then keep your distance
G.Because there are always some unexpected things in life發(fā)布:2025/1/1 15:0:2組卷:13引用:4難度:0.5 -
3.What is cross country running?Cross country is an outdoor endurance(耐久性)sport that can be mentally challenging and fun.(1)
(2)
Stretch daily.For all runners and athletes,a regular stretching routine is an important part of conditioning.(3)
Warm up and cool down.Muscles and tendons(跟腱)are less likely to overstretch or tear if they've been properly prepared for running and racing.High-intensity workouts require more prep and post-workout cool down than low-impact activities.
Wear the right shoes.Make sure your shoes fit properly and that they are neither too tight-fitting nor too loose.(4)
Eat and drink enough.Competitive distance runners like to keep their weight low.However,consuming too few calories can harm your body,especially if you're a girl or woman subject to eating disorders.(5)
A.Cross country running is a sport requiring money.
B.Tie double-knots to prevent tripping over undone laces.
C.It's mostly very safe in comparison to other team sports.
D.Have a well-balanced diet and be sure to stay well-hydrated.
E.You may encounter unexpected,non-natural barriers.
F.It is needed to keep your bones,joints,and muscles healthy.
G.This type of running and racing has both a physical and psychological role.發(fā)布:2025/1/1 15:30:1組卷:3引用:2難度:0.5
把好題分享給你的好友吧~~