How stories shape our minds

How stories shape our minds

by justine acar

Poll

What kind of books do you prefer to read?

• fiction

• non-fiction

Poll

Researchers have found that if people read a book about vampires, they'l believe their teeth are slightly longer than other people's.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

If you are "immersed" in a story, you .....

• are completely involved in it

• feel trapped in it

• are unable to understand it

Open Ended

How could reading stories increase our ability to empathize?

Open Ended

How is reading a book different from watching a film?

Multiple Choice

What is triggered in our brains when we watch the actions of others?

• motor neurons

• mirror neurons

• sensory neurons

Poll

Children who read Harry Potter and identified with Harry, reduced their prejudice towards ....

• teachers

• wizards

• immigrants

Poll

According to the video, what can stories do? Tick all options that you think might apply.

• increase empathy

• reduce prejudice

• reduce loneliness

• be very persuasive

​How stories shape our minds

​Now watch the video to check your answers and predictions

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