SSS 2010-10-20
时间：2018-12-24 作者：英语课 分类：Scientific American(十)月
You're trying to exercise willpower—to avoid eating that second piece of cake or buying an electronic toy you don't really need. Try firming up your muscles. Any muscles. Now you can walk away—as long as walking away is truly in line with your overall goals.
Researchers created various tests of discipline. In one test, participants got a so-called health tonic 1 of diluted 2, but unpleasant tasting vinegar. Those committed to their long term health who also tensed their calf 3 muscles were more likely to drink more of the vinegar.
In another test, subjects had to choose whether to look at disturbing images of post-earthquake Haiti as part of an effort to solicit 4 donations. Half clenched 6 their fists, half didn't. And a much larger percentage of those who clenched were able to watch the images and pledge to help.
Another test involved snack choices. Subjects who had health as a priority and who tightened 7 their fingers were more likely to choose healthful snacks than non-clenchers. The study is in the Journal of Consumer Research.
So the next time you're faced with a choice that takes self-control, clench 5 your fist or firm that bicep. Your will might firm up, too.
Thanks for the minute. For Scientific American's 60-Second Science, I'm Cynthia Graber.
- It will be marketed as a tonic for the elderly.这将作为老年人滋补品在市场上销售。
- Sea air is Nature's best tonic for mind and body.海上的空气是大自然赋予的对人们身心的最佳补品。
- The paint can be diluted with water to make a lighter shade. 这颜料可用水稀释以使色度淡一些。
- This pesticide is diluted with water and applied directly to the fields. 这种杀虫剂用水稀释后直接施用在田里。
- The cow slinked its calf.那头母牛早产了一头小牛犊。
- The calf blared for its mother.牛犊哞哞地高声叫喊找妈妈。
- Beggars are not allowed to solicit in public places.乞丐不得在公共场所乞讨。
- We should often solicit opinions from the masses.我们应该经常征求群众意见。
- I clenched the arms of my chair.我死死抓住椅子扶手。
- Slowly,he released his breath through clenched teeth.他从紧咬的牙缝间慢慢地舒了口气。