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如何证明你没有精神病？
《清明上河图》
我的职业是收纳师
How Do You Prove You're Not Mentally Ill? | 05
Riverside Scene During The Qingming Festival | 21
My Occupation is Organizer | 15
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Editor's Note Hello everyone, I'm Amy Xu, the editor-in-chief of this issue of the magazine. The six articles in this issue cover multiple perspectives of society, science, and the lives of people from ancient to modern times. According to the latest survey, Chinese people are facing the highest levels of stress globally. What exactly is causing this situation? From work to social security, the articles delve into the challenges and sources of stress faced by Chinese people, revealing the underlying reasons for readers. This article not only presents the current situation of stress in Chinese society but also delves into the social mechanisms and development paths behind it, providing readers with a perspective for deep reflection. If you were admitted to a psychiatric hospital, how would you prove that you're not mentally ill? You might find this laughable, assuming that doctors would surely know you're not mentally ill. But it's not necessarily the case! In 1973, American psychologist Rosenhan conducted a similar experiment, and the results shocked everyone. How did he conduct his experiment, and what were the results? "Riverside Scene During the Qingming Festival" is one of the top ten famous ancient Chinese paintings, now housed in the Beijing Palace Museum. It's a painting known to every Chinese person. The painter depicts the bustling scenes of the Northern Song Dynasty with delicate painting techniques and rich details. From the busy streets of the city to the peaceful suburbs, the lively characters and colorful scenes in the painting vividly depict various aspects of ancient life. Through this painting, you'll feel as if you're traveling through a thousand years and experiencing all aspects of ancient life. There are also many hidden stories in this painting, adding to the pleasure of viewing. As parents, what are the differences between Chinese parents and American parents? "Chinese Parents VS American Parents" reveals this. From the expression of love to the care of children, the article compares the different practices of parents in China and the United States. By reading this article, you'll gain a deep understanding of how family culture influences children's growth and the attitudes and methods of parents towards their children in different cultures. "Father-Son Code" is a lovely little story that reveals the tacit understanding and communication between father and son. In the story, the police officer Shen Feng needs to convince the thief's father to believe in his identity but finds himself in an awkward situation. Through their special code between father and son, the misunderstanding is eventually resolved. "My Profession is an Organizer" explores the emerging profession of organizers. The article introduces the job content and professional growth process of a young organizer named Xiao Zhang. Through Xiao Zhang's story, readers can understand the professional skills and service philosophy behind organizers, as well as how organizing can change people's lifestyles. That concludes the introduction of this issue's content, and I believe they will provide you with a different reading experience. Amy Xu TMM | 01
CONTENT
ARTS AND SCIENCES
《清明上河图》 How Do You Prove You're Not Mentally Ill? 如何证明你没有精神病？ Riverside Scene During The Qingming Festival
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ME, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Chinese Parents VS American Parents
中国父母和美国父母
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CONTEMPORARY LIFE In Which Country do People Feel the Most Stressed?
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哪个国家的人压力大 STORY A Code Word Only For Father And Son
父子暗号
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BUSINESS OBSERVATION My Occupation is Organizer
我的职业是收纳师
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friends 莉莉
艾米
Lily is a student in the same high school as Amy. Her mom is Chinese and her Dad is from Ireland. Like her mom, Lily enjoys reading and cooking.
Amy is a high school exchange student from the U.S. She likes traveling and is curious about ancient cultures. She thinks Dada is very knowledgeable.
达达
凯文
Dada is a high school straight-A student from China. He loves science, the universe, and everything about aliens.
Kevin is an exchange student from Australia. He likes sports and cars. He thinks Amy is the cutest girl ever.
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ARTS AND SCIENCES
In 1973, an audacious experiment shattered conventional beliefs about
如何证明你没 有精神病？ HOW DO YOU PROVE YOU'RE NOT MENTALLY ILL?
mental health assessment. Led by psychologist Rosenhan, the study's participants ingeniously infiltrated psychiatric hospitals by feigning auditory hallucinations. What transpired within those walls, revealed in Rosenhan's publication in Science magazine, challenges long-held assumptions about psychiatric diagnosis. Explore this captivating experiment that probes the boundaries of sanity and mental illness.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 6 MINS
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ARTS AND SCIENCES
Q1
罗森汉有精神病吗？
Q2
罗森汉是怎么从精神病医院 出来的？
1973年，美国心理学家罗森汉做了一个实验：他和七个正常人一 起住进精神病医院。他想知道这里的医生能不能区分精神病人和 正常人。最后的实验结果让人们非常吃惊。 他们走进医院的时候告诉医生，自己有幻听，其他都正常。这里 的医生听了就说他们都有精神病。就这样，他们很顺利地都住进 了医院。 他们住进去以后，马上就恢复了正常人的行为，医生让做什么就 做什么，因为他们想早点出去。但是他们八个人一直没有被医生 看出来是正常人，而且有一个人直到五十二天以后才被放了出 来。
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虽然他们没有被医生看出是正常人，但是却被真的精神病人看出来了。 那些精神病人说他们“不是疯子”，“是来检查医院的”。这八个人还 写下了自己在精神病医院遇到的事情，然而这些行为在医生看来也都是 精神病的行为。 他们最后是怎么出去的呢？其实在进医院以前，他们就请了一位律师来 证明自己是正常人。最后他们也是依靠这位律师才出去的。如果没有律 师的证明，他们很有可能一直出不来。 之后，罗森汉把他的实验结果发表在《科学》杂志上。他的实验结果震 惊了精神病学专业领域。这件事情让人们认识到：第一、在精神病医院 中，正常人和精神病是无法被区分出来的；第二、他告诉人们被贴上精 神病标签是很危险的。因为一旦被贴上，病人的一切行为都会被认为是 精神病的表现。 如果你被关进了精神病医院，你会怎么证明自己没有精神病呢？
作者：北北
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VOCAB! 心理学
xīn lǐ xué psychology
区分
qū fēn to differentiate / to draw a distinction / to divide into categories
幻听
huàn tīng auditory hallucination
依靠
yī kào to rely on sth (for support etc); to depend on
震惊
zhèn jīng to shock / to astonish
标签
biāo qiān label / tag / (computing) tab (GUI element)
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