It can feel good to be right, but when we find new information that makes us feel good about something we already believe, how can we be sure we aren’t just engaging in confirmation bias (确认偏误)?

Confirmation bias is our tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs. 【小题1】 These ways are aimed at supporting, rather than challenging, pre-existing beliefs. This is especially true for information about things that feel very important to us. People usually don’t engage in confirmation bias on purpose. But research has found that it is real. 【小题2】

For example, if an actor you support was caught in a scandal (丑闻), you might be more likely to believe explanations that make him look less guilty. 【小题3】

So what can we do to avoid confirmation bias? One thing we can do is to try to look for strong evidence that actually contradicts (相矛盾) our beliefs. This can help us check if we only believe certain things instead of considering other possibilities. 【小题4】 Even if we don’t agree with them, we might learn why someone thinks the way they do. It can help us understand that there may be other ways to see the same issue.

【小题5】 The thing we most want to believe might not be true. We should try to learn more before deciding how we feel about something, even if it’s very important to us. But that’s often easier said than done.

You're growing up. That means you're probably experiencing lots of changes，all at once. Your body is changing. It might even seem as if your entire self is changing. It can be confusing and even scary.【小题1】 And it's good!

Growing up means that you can do more，learn more，and start to make your mark on the world. In order for that to happen,   your body produces chemicals called hormones that help both body and mind grow. Hormone levels change constantly，rising and falling.【小题2】 But it's partly to blame for intense emotions，surprising reactions，and mood swings.

Because of the way your brain develops，it is somewhat   ruled by emotions now and through your teen years. As a result, growing up can seem like an emotional roller coaster！【小题3】

●Take care of yourself. If you eat right，sleep enough，and get good exercise，your brain will be much more able to deal with the stress.

●【小题4】 When you feel your moods swinging or you're upset，or confused，some quiet time will allow you to gather your thoughts and get calmer.

●Practice relaxing your body and deep breathing when you wake up and when you go to bed.【小题5】 Plus， when stuff happens during the day，you'll be able to calm yourself quickly with a deep breath or two before you react. Your body is changing.

Do you feel jealous (嫉妒的) of your best friend from time to time? 【小题1】, but it can be unhealthy to be jealous of the people you love. Fortunately, you can work on yourself to overcome such jealousy.

【小题2】. Often, when you figure out what your insecurities or challenges are, you will be able to build them into strengths, which will prohibit feeling of jealousy. While it isn’t an easy task to examine yourself for your flaws (缺点), it must be done.

Build your self esteem. Self esteem is how you feel about yourself as a person. There are many ways to work on your self-esteem including, but not limited to:

●Recognizing your strengths. Are you good at school? Are you a fair listener or a trusted secret keeper for your friends? 【小题3】.

●Actively engaging in activities you are good at. It can remind you of your strengths and build self-esteem.

Find happiness in yourself. 【小题4】. Feelings of inadequacy increase the likelihood that you will experience jealousy. You can find happiness in yourself by focusing on internal (内部的) strengths and practising daily positive intentions.

Reclaim your power over your emotions. Do not let your emotions hold control over you as this will create a reactive state of emoting. 【小题5】. When you begin to feel jealous or angry, remind yourself that you are being reactive and choose to stop feeling that way.