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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 1900’s, Austrian psychotherapist Alfred Adler formed a theory that the development of our personalities is influenced by our birth order within our families. He proposed that due to this personality development, consequential life outcomes could follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and know more about birth order and its possible effects on one’s personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/headsupenglish.com\/index.php\/advanced-english-students\/advanced-mini-lessons\/160-birth-order<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does the adverb “profoundly<\/strong>” mean? “The order in which a person is born profoundly<\/strong> affects development.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does the word “indelible<\/strong>” mean in this context? “ It leaves an indelible<\/strong> impression which influences how the individual deals with love…<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define “hogwash<\/strong>“. “Quite a number of psychologists view birth order and its effects on personality as utter hogwash.<\/strong><\/em>” Give two synonyms and use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is birth order? What is your birth order?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. According to the article, how does birth order affect one’s development?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. In your opinion, what shapes one’s personality?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Share your thoughts on this statement, “It’s often said that first-borns tend to be more conservative, as well as focus on achievement. The youngest sibling tends towards rebelliousness<\/em>.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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