Those with low self-respect didn't feel better after the forced self-affirmation(自我肯定). In fact, their moods turned significantly darker than those of members of the control group, who weren't urged to think positive thoughts.

　　The paper provides support for newer forms of psychotherapy (心理治疗) that urge people to accept their negative thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. In the fighting, we not only often fail but can make things worse. Instead, meditation (静思) techniques can teach people to put their shortcomings into a larger, more realistic way. Call it the power of negative thinking.

　　41. What do we learn from the first paragraph about the self-help industry?

　　A. It was established by Norman Vincent Peale.

　　B. It is a highly profitable industry.

　　C. It is based on the concept of positive thinking.

　　D. It has provided positive results.

　　【答案】C

　　【解析】细节理解题。原文定位于首段第一句“The $ 11 billion self-help industry is built on the idea that you should turn negative thoughts like “I never do anything right”into positive ones like “I can succeed.”选项中的based on与文中的built on同义。

　　42. What is the finding of the Canadian researchers?

　　A. There can be no simple treatment for psychological problems.

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