讲解人 · Ronan
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It relates to executive function that occurs in the frontal lobes of the brain, and it is a well-documented characteristic of many people with ADHD, said Stephanie Sarkis, a psychotherapist in Tampa Bay, Florida.
That’s not to say, however, that everyone who is chronically late has ADHD — or a built-in excuse.
Some people who hate small talk fear arriving early, which could point to anxiety as the underlying issue, said Jeffrey Meltzer, a therapist in Bradenton, Florida.
Others may feel they don’t have much control over their lives, so they try to reclaim a few minutes from responsibilities.
“It’s the same psychology concept behind revenge bedtime procrastination, “ he said, referring to the urge one may have to stay up later to recoup personal time after a busy day.
Meltzer said the hardest reason to change the habit would be something that early-arrivers often attribute to late-comers — a sense of entitlement.
People who feel their time is more important than others’ time may give themselves permission to be late.
Whether a person has ADHD or not, they’re still responsible for their actions, said Sarkis.
The good news is that the same interventions that help people with ADHD can work for all late-arrivers.
Sarkis said using a smart watch to set alerts can help with knowing when you need to leave, although having analog clocks around also helps.
Relying only on your phone to see the time creates more distractions.
She also suggested breaking tasks down into a checklist of smaller parts and resisting the urge to cram too many activities into one day.
带着问题听讲解
- 如何理解 conceptualize 这个词？
- “时间盲视”具体指的是什么？
- “时间盲视”和身体的什么功能有关？
讲解
重点词汇
conceptualize
/kənˈsep.tʃu.ə.laɪz/
v. 构思；使形成概念
- 相关词汇：concept（n. 概念）词根词缀：-ize（表示“使……变成”）例句：Before writing your thesis, you need to conceptualize the main argument as a clear, step‑by‑step framework.
frontal
/ˈfrʌn.t̬əl/
adj. 前额的；大脑前部的；前面的；正面的
- 相关词汇：front（n. 前面）搭配短语：a frontal attack英文释义：relating to the front part of the head or brain
lobe
/loʊb/
n.（身体器官的）叶；耳垂
well-documented
adj. 证据充分的；有足够文件证明的
- 相关词汇：document（n. 文件；v. 记录）例句：This is a well-documented fact.
characteristic
/ˌker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
n. 特性；特征
- 搭配短语：main/defining/distinguishing characteristic
- 例句：A purple rash is one of the distinguishing characteristics of the disease.
that’s not to say …
但这并不是说……
- 例句：I'm critical of your work. That's not to say that you are not a good employee.
built-in
/ˌbɪltˈɪn/
adj. 与生俱来的；固有的；内置的，嵌入式的
- 例句：This apartment has built-in wardrobes.（嵌入式的）例句：All humans have a built-in ability to learn their native language.（天生的）
reclaim
/rɪˈkleɪm/
v. 取回，拿回（丢失之物）
- 相关词汇：claim（v. 索回；拿回）
- 搭配短语：Baggage Claim
例句：She reclaimed the title of world champion this year.
procrastination
/proʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
n. 拖延症
- 词根词缀：pro-（向前），crastinus（明天）
recoup
/rɪˈkuːp/
v. 收回，追回（钱）
- 搭配短语：recoup the losses搭配短语：recoup the investment
attribute to
把……归因于
- 例句：He attributes his success to luck.
entitlement
/ɪnˈtaɪ.t̬əl.mənt/
n. 权利，资格；有权做的事；有权拥有的东西
- 相关词汇：title（n. 头衔）
- 派生词：entitle（v. 给予……权利或资格）
- 例句：We will be entitled to our pension when we retire.
intervention
/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈven.ʃən/
n. 干预，介入
- 词根词缀：inter- 表示“在……之间”
- 派生词：international（国际的），Internet（互联网）
词根词缀：-ven- 来自拉丁语 venire（“来”）- 派生词：convention（大会）
analog clock
指针式时钟
cram
/kræm/
v. 塞满；塞进；挤入
- 例句：I managed to cram down a few mouthfuls of food.搭配短语：cramming for an exam
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