Where the Wild Things Grow
Emotions may sometimes be unruly, but they help us flourish. Find out more through this listening comprehension exercise. You will hear a psychologist share about the nature of our emotions and their function.
As you listen, take note of the main ideas and details. Then, complete questions 1 to 8. The first has been filled in for you as an example.
Main Idea: The control centre of our emotions: The limbic system
– includes the hypothalamus, the hippocampus, the amygdala and the limbic cortex
– amygdala: helps to (1) ________ and _________ appropriate responses to potential dangers
– hypothalamus: helps to (2) _________ essential body functions
Main Idea: Our (3)________ influence our emotions
– the hippocampus is crucial to our learning and memory
– our (4) ___________ affect how we interpret a situation
– our brains (5) _________ what will happen and trigger our emotions accordingly
Main Idea: The function of our emotions
– fear and anger activate our (6) _________ response
– sadness serves as a call for (7) _________ from others
– sadness motivates us to (8) ______________ our environment
– happiness helps to maintain our general well-being
1) detect, activate
2) regulate
3) thoughts
4) past experiences
5) predict
6) fight, flight or freeze
7) support
8) challenge and improve
