Performing better under pressure
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What is the most stressful thing in school? It is probably exams.小题1:.
But some students succeed under pressure,while others struggle.So,why do some students perform better under stress?
It all comes down to dopamine (多巴胺). Dopamine is a chemical in our body that sends signals (信号) in the brain.It has many important roles:affecting memory,attention and how we learn.小题2:.
Our brains control dopamine in two ways.It either takes out dopamine quickly,or gradually.Exam success can be linked to how fast dopamine goes back to a balance,according to new research from the University of Missouri,reported Yahoo.
小题3:.
If you become stressed,your brain will start to overload (起负荷) on dopamine.It is like a cup overflowing with water.The quicker you are able to go back to a balance of dopamine,the quicker you can concentrate.小题4:.
Researchers found that,during a test,people who slowly got back to a balance of dopamine scored 8 percent lower. That’s me difference between a good mark and a bad mark.
But don't fear,there is good news for every student.小题5:.
So,it turns out that practice really makes perfect.
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A.This will help you perform better on a test. |
B.Exams can put us under a lot of pressure. |
C.The study also found that the more practice you get,the less stressed you’ll be. |
D.What happens when we take an exam? |
E.Our brains work best when there is a balance of dopamine—not too much or too little.