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On Hurting
The psychology of pain
Updated: 2021.10.15
4 min read · Intermediate
On Hurting
The psychology of pain
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
Why did you choose this passage for today’s class?
Q3
Do you think physical and emotional pain are different? Why?
Q4
Do you think the worst pain you’ve felt is emotional or physical?
Q5
According to the article, scientists discovered that acetaminophen seemed to ease the pain of social rejection. Were you surprised by these results?
Q6
Why do you think loneliness is a painful feeling?
Q7
How do you handle pain?
Q8
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
unimaginative
showing a lack of imagination or creativity
Ví dụ
1

He made a new song last night; honestly, I found it rather unimaginative.

Ví dụ
2

This is one of the most unimaginative stories I’ve read in a while.

placebo
a harmless pill prescribed for psychological benefit
Ví dụ
1

I gave him a placebo, and he quieted down almost instantly. Weird, huh?

Ví dụ
2

I didn’t realize she gave me an M&M when I asked for a painkiller, but it helped my headache all the same. It was a perfect placebo.

affairs of the heart
romantic matters
Ví dụ
1

Those are affairs of the heart-- not much we can do about them.

Ví dụ
2

I don’t like tending to affairs of the heart.

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