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V. Reading Comprehension (20%) 1.In the past, psychologists focused their research on problems of the human mind and people who are unhappy. However, the science of psychology has taken a new turn in studying what makes people happy. Dr. Martin Seligman, the 1998 president of the American Psychological Association, convinced the organization that mental health was more than not having mental illness and that research in this area should help people do more than just exist. That is, it should help people thrive. Researchers in this new field of study have discovered that education, age, marriage, and money have nothing to do with people’s happiness. But having a job, a friend, and a family are factors in people’s happiness. For instance, the death of a husband or wife and job losses are incidents that can cause loss of happiness. Research also has shown that there are three parts to happiness: pleasure, involvement, and meaning. People who want to be happier can create more pleasure in their lives in several ways. One way is to keep a “gratitude diary” which helps people remember good things that happen for which they are thankful. Another way involves performing kind acts for others such as being a volunteer, visiting a nursing home, and so on and these kind acts add meaning and purpose to life. These actions can help distract people from their problems and feel good about themselves. Instead of focusing on how to improve people’s mental illness, this new research focuses on what makes people feel happy. It will help us discover ways to encourage more happiness among all people.
41.Which of the following statements about Dr. Martin Seligman is true?
(A) He focuses his research on why people are unhappy.
(B) He is a psychologist.
(C) He does not have any friend or family.
(D) He keeps a diary.

參考答案

答案：A
難度：困難0.333333
統計：A(2),B(2),C(1),D(1),E(0)

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