diskusbooks Chapter 105 The Highest Level of the Mind: Class 1 Discusses Psychology
Chapter 105 The Highest Level of the Mind: Class 1 Discusses Psychology
The afternoon sun filtered through dappled leaves, lazily casting its rays onto the windowsill of the first-year high school classroom. Inside, Li Shiqing sat quietly in the corner, her gaze wandering, seemingly pondering some cosmic problem, or perhaps simply daydreaming. Liu Yixin, on the other hand, was like a lively little rabbit, hopping around the classroom, sometimes discussing yesterday's homework with one classmate, sometimes commenting on the newly posted posters at the back of the classroom.
The school counselor walked briskly into the classroom, a mysterious smile on her face, as if she knew everyone's secrets. "Class, today we're going to talk about psychology, shall we?" Her voice was gentle yet captivating, as if possessing a magical power that instantly silenced the previously noisy classroom.
Zhang Chen sat diagonally in front of Li Shiqing. From the moment he entered the classroom, his gaze kept drifting towards her. This kid knew perfectly well that Li Shiqing hadn't been in a good mood lately. Perhaps it was because she hadn't met her expectations in the last exam, or perhaps she'd had a minor argument with her family. Zhang Chen wasn't entirely sure of the exact reason, but he couldn't help wanting to check on her.
"Hey, Shi Qing, do you think psychology can help people see through others' thoughts?" Zhang Chen turned his head and asked with a curious look.
Li Shiqing slightly raised her head and rolled her eyes at Zhang Chen, her eyes seeming to say, "Are you just bored and have nothing better to do? Why do you care so much?" But she still replied indifferently, "How should I know? Go ask the teacher."
Liu Yixin, with her sharp ears, overheard their conversation and jumped over immediately. "Hey, Zhang Chen, do you want to be a psychology guru? I think you're more interested in Sister Shi Qing's thoughts!" She then winked mischievously, causing a burst of laughter in the classroom.
Zhang Chen's face turned bright red, and he stammered, "You...you're talking nonsense, I was just asking casually."
The school counselor watched this scene, smiled, and shook her head. "Students, psychology is not just about reading other people's minds. It's actually a science that studies the laws governing human behavior and psychological activities. For example, why do some people get extremely nervous before exams, while others remain calm and composed? This involves knowledge of psychology."
As Li Shiqing listened to her teacher's words, a ripple of emotion stirred within her. She recalled the feeling of sweaty palms and a racing heart she experienced before each exam. Could there really be some scientific basis for this?
Just then, Zhang Chen, oblivious to her tact, came over again and said, "Shi Qing, do you also get nervous during exams? Let me tell you, I have a trick: deep breathing. It really works."
Li Shiqing impatiently pushed Zhang Chen away, "Go away, who wants to listen to your ideas? I'm perfectly fine."
At this moment, Li Haoyu, the top student in the class, raised his hand and asked, "Teacher, I heard that there's an effect in psychology that says people develop a liking for things they are familiar with. Is that true?"
The teacher nodded approvingly. "Li Haoyu asked a very good question. This is the exposure effect. Simply put, the more often you see a person or thing, the more likely you are to develop a liking for them. For example, you see each other at school every day, don't you feel a sense of closeness among classmates?"
The students nodded in agreement, seemingly recalling whether they had ever felt this kind of "exposure-induced goodwill" towards any classmate.
Liu Yixin's eyes suddenly lit up. "Teacher, does that mean if I hang out with my parents more often, they'll give me more pocket money?" This remark made everyone burst into laughter again.
The teacher couldn't help but laugh. "Liu Yixin, it's not entirely the same thing. However, to some extent, appropriately increasing the time spent together and interacting can indeed improve parent-child relationships."
As Li Shiqing watched everyone discussing amongst themselves, she gradually relaxed. Perhaps psychology wasn't as dry and boring as she had imagined; in fact, it was quite interesting.
Seeing that Li Shiqing's expression seemed to have softened a bit, Zhang Chen mustered up his courage and said, "Shiqing, psychology can actually help us understand ourselves better. Have you ever thought about why you sometimes feel down?"
This time, Li Shiqing didn't retort directly. Instead, she gave a soft hum and said, "I'm in a bad mood, what's it to you?"
The teacher noticed the subtle tension between them and came over. "Classmates," she said, "there are many reasons why emotions arise. Sometimes it might be because of a small thing, and sometimes it might be because of some deep-seated thoughts and pressures. Like Li Shiqing, perhaps she has her own troubles lately, and we should respect her feelings. However, if she's willing, she can talk to everyone about it. Maybe we can help."
Li Shiqing was touched by her teacher's words, but she still stubbornly said, "I don't have much to say, I'm just a little tired lately."
Liu Yixin held Li Shiqing's hand and said, "Shiqing, if you're tired, take a rest. How about we go for a walk on the playground after school and run away from all those unhappy things?"
Li Shiqing looked into Liu Yixin's sincere eyes and nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Zhang Chen breathed a sigh of relief. He knew Li Shiqing was a girl with a strong sense of self-respect who didn't like others easily prying into her inner world. But he also hoped to be the friend who would silently support her when she needed it.
Next, the teacher told the students about some interesting psychological experiments, such as Pavlok's dog experiment, which used conditioned reflexes to make dogs salivate when they heard a bell. The students listened with great interest, marveling at the wonders of psychology and gaining a deeper understanding of human behavior and psychology.
Before they knew it, the bell rang, signaling the end of get out of class. The students were still immersed in the fascinating world of psychology, reluctant to leave. The teacher smiled and said, "Today is just a small beginning. If you are interested in psychology, we can have many more exchanges and discussions in the future."
Liu Yixin took Li Shiqing's hand and prepared to go to the playground to fulfill their "walking appointment".
Zhang Chen followed behind, cautiously asking, "Can...can I come along?"
Liu Yixin looked at Li Shiqing, then at Zhang Chen, and said with a smile, "Since you care so much about Shiqing, I'll take you along."
And so, the three of them walked toward the playground in the afterglow of the setting sun. This seemingly ordinary conversation may have planted a seed of psychology in their hearts, and allowed their friendship to quietly blossom with a unique brilliance in this vibrant campus.
On the playground, some students were running, and some were playing ball, full of youthful energy. Liu Yixin pulled Li Shiqing and Zhang Chen to sit down on the grass by the playground.
"Shi Qing, do you know what? I recently read a book about psychology that said everyone has their own comfort zone. Do you think we're in our comfort zone right now?" Liu Yixin said thoughtfully, looking at the crowd on the playground.
Li Shiqing plucked a blade of grass and fiddled with it in her hand. "What comfort zone or not? I only know that I feel pretty comfortable right now. I can just sit here and not think about those worries."
Zhang Chen chimed in, "I think the comfort zone is the lifestyle and environment we're used to. Like going to school, doing homework, and playing with classmates every day, that's our comfort zone. But sometimes, we also need to step out of our comfort zone and try new things in order to grow."
Li Shiqing rolled her eyes at him. "Oh, Zhang Daxue, you know quite a lot. So tell me, how do you step out of your comfort zone? I see you living a pretty comfortable life every day."
Zhang Chen scratched his head and smiled sheepishly, "I was just saying, I don't really know what to do. But I think we can start with small things, like joining a club we've never been to before, or trying a new sport."
Just then, Liu Yixin suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, the teacher also mentioned emotional management today. I think it's very important for us, especially during exams. Shi Qing, wasn't your poor performance in the last exam because you didn't manage your emotions well?"
Upon hearing about the exam, Li Shiqing's face darkened again. "Don't even mention it. I don't know what's wrong with me. Whenever I see the questions on the exam paper, my mind goes completely blank, and I feel extremely panicked."
Zhang Chen quickly said, "This might be test anxiety. I've heard there are ways to alleviate it, such as preparing thoroughly before the exam and reviewing all the knowledge points, which will make you feel more at ease. Also, during the exam, you should pay attention to adjusting your breathing and relaxing your body."
Li Shiqing looked at Zhang Chen, feeling grateful. Although he could be a bit long-winded at times, he genuinely cared about her. "Okay, I'll try next time."
Liu Yixin chimed in, "I also have a method: listening to some soothing music before exams helps calm me down. I listen to it for a while before every exam, and it seems to be quite effective."
The three of them chatted about psychology and everyday life, and before they knew it, the sun had completely set, and the sky was dotted with stars.
"It's getting late, let's go back." Li Shiqing stood up and patted the grass off her clothes.
Liu Yixin and Zhang Chen also stood up, "Okay, see you tomorrow!"
On her way back to the classroom, Li Shiqing felt much better. She knew she had a group of classmates who cared about her, and so much interesting psychology knowledge waiting for her to explore; perhaps life wasn't so bad after all.
Back in the classroom, Li Shiqing began packing her schoolbag, preparing to go home.
Zhang Chen walked over and handed her a notebook. "Shi Qing, this is some psychology knowledge and learning methods that I've compiled. Take a look; it might be helpful to you."
Li Shiqing took the notebook with some surprise. "When did you organize this?"
"It was during class today that I found some content quite useful, so I wrote it down," Zhang Chen said with a smile.
Li Shiqing opened the notebook, which was filled with various psychological concepts, case studies, and coping methods. The handwriting was neat, showing that she had put a lot of thought into it. "Thank you, Zhang Chen," Li Shiqing said softly.
Zhang Chen scratched his head. "You're welcome. We're classmates, we should help each other out."
Liu Yixin watched from the side and said with a smile, "Zhang Chen, aren't you being too nice to Shi Qing? I'm getting a little jealous."
Zhang Chen's face flushed red. "Don't talk nonsense. I treat everyone the same."
Seeing Zhang Chen's shy expression, Li Shiqing couldn't help but laugh. "Alright, Liu Yixin, stop teasing him. Let's go."
The three of them walked out of the classroom together. The streetlights on campus were already on. Their shadows were stretched long under the lights, full of youthful vigor.
In the days that followed, Li Shiqing began to apply psychological knowledge to manage her emotions and cope with exam pressure. Before each exam, she would follow Zhang Chen's methods to prepare thoroughly and adjust her mindset. Sure enough, her grades gradually improved, and her confidence returned.
The relationship between Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing also underwent a subtle change. They stopped bickering with each other and became good friends. Zhang Chen would still care about Li Shiqing from time to time, but he also learned to respect her feelings and no longer make her feel pressured.
Liu Yixin was like a ray of sunshine, always bringing joy to everyone around her. She would use her knowledge of psychology to analyze her classmates' behavior and personalities, and although sometimes her analysis wasn't entirely accurate, it always made everyone laugh.
Once in class, the teacher asked the students to share their experiences of applying psychology in their lives. Liu Yixin was the first to stand up. "Teacher, I feel like I understand my parents' thoughts more and more now. I used to always talk back to them, but now I know they mean well, so I try my best to control my emotions and communicate with them properly. This is all thanks to psychology!"
The students all nodded in agreement. Li Shiqing stood up and said, "Teacher, I used to be very nervous during exams, and my grades weren't very good. Later, after learning about psychology, I learned to adjust my mindset, and now I'm not so nervous during exams, and my grades have improved."
The teacher looked at the students and smiled with satisfaction. "Very good. It seems that everyone has learned a lot from psychology. Psychology is not just a subject, but also a kind of wisdom for life. It can help us better understand ourselves and others, making our lives happier and better."