There are all sorts of good sensible reasons to avoid getting angry. Not only does it make us feel bad, it also makes us do stupid things without noticing the risks and it can be self-destructive (毁坏性的). 36 But like all emotions, anger has its purposes, which can be used for good effects.
Anger is a motivating force.
In fact anger itself is a kind of positive energy and a powerful motivating force. 37 When we see something as beneficial, we want it more when we are angry. So, when used right, constructive anger can make us feel strong and powerful and help push us on to get what we want.
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It may sound like a strange thing to say, but angry people have something in common with happy people. Thatˈs because both tend to expect favorable results. By comparison those experiencing more fear are more pessimistic (悲观的) about the future and expect further terrors.
Anger can benefit relationships.
Society tells us anger is dangerous and we should hide it .The problem is that when we hide our anger, our partner doesnˈt know heˈs done something wrong. And so he keeps doing it. 39 The expression of anger, if reasonable and aimed at finding a solution, can actually benefit and strengthen relationships.
Anger provides self-understanding.
Anger can also provide understanding into ourselves, if we allow it. Getting angry leads to a positive outcome. Anger help discover our ow
n faults. If we can notice when we get angry and why, then we can learn what to do to improve our lives. 40
A.Anger reduces violence.
B.Anger can encourage self-change.
C.Angry people are more optimistic.
D.And that doesnˈt do our relationship any good.
E.Thatˈs because itˈs a very strong social signal that a situation needs to be solved.
F.Most of us treat our anger as though itˈs unreasonable, unshowable and unmentionable.
G.Anger can turn us on and thus push on towards our goals in the face of problems and barriers.
答案
FGCDB
