The science of falling in love - Shannon Odell – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.Love is often described as heartwarming, heart-wrenching and even heartbreaking
2.So, what does the brain have to do with it
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4.The journey from first spark to last tear is guided by a of neurochemicals and brain systems
5.As you begin to fall for someone, you may find yourself excessively daydreaming about them and wanting to spend more and more time together
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
everything
A2All the things under discussion.
Example:
"Everything!"
vasopressin
B1An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
Example:
"thanks in large part to two hormones: oxytocin and vasopressin."
relationships
B1Connection or association; the condition of being related.
Example:
"it’s not surprising we tend to see new relationships"
anticipation
B2The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.
Example:
"teaching your brain to repeat behaviors in anticipation"
influence
B2The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
Example:
"This haze is thanks to love’s influence"
heartbroken
B1Suffering from grief, especially after a failed romance.
Example:
"heartbroken individuals again show increased activity in the VTA,"
activities
A2The state or quality of being active; activeness.
Example:
"Activities like exercise, spending time with friends,"
symphony
A2An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
Example:
"The journey from first spark to last tear is guided by a symphony"
teaching
A2Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.
Example:
"teaching your brain to repeat behaviors in anticipation"
thought
A2To ponder, to go over in one's head.
Example:
"As activation of this region allows us to engage in critical thought"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| everything | A2 | All the things under discussion. |
| vasopressin | B1 | An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. |
| relationships | B1 | Connection or association; the condition of being related. |
| anticipation | B2 | The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order. |
| influence | B2 | The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions. |
| heartbroken | B1 | Suffering from grief, especially after a failed romance. |
| activities | A2 | The state or quality of being active; activeness. |
| symphony | A2 | An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra. |
| teaching | A2 | Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority. |
| thought | A2 | To ponder, to go over in one's head. |
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