Alcohol and Personality: The Four Key Drunk Personalities Revealed
Alcohol Personalities
Script:
Do you ever notice that you behave differently when you drink alcohol? You're not alone! According to psychologists, drinking alcohol can affect people in different ways. Some people become more friendly and happy, while others become more irritable or impulsive. The way you behave while drinking can reveal a lot about your sober self.
"Alcohol changes brain chemistry "
Alcohol changes brain chemistry, which affects the way your brain communicates and functions. This can make it harder for you to make good decisions and control your emotions. As a result, you may feel more aggressive or emotional when you drink.
A study was done by the University of Missouri-Columbia in the United States to see how people's personalities change when they drink. They found four main types of drunk personalities: The Hemingways, The Mary Poppins, The Mr. Hydes, and others. Each type reveals something about the person's sober personality.The Hemingways are people who behave the same way when they drink as they do when they're sober. They typically have traits like extraversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism. They tend to have a small decrease in their conscientiousness and intellect when they drink.
The Mary Poppins are individuals who become friendlier and more cheerful when they drink. They usually have high levels of agreeableness and conscientiousness. They tend to be outgoing and talkative when they drink, but show a small decrease in their conscientiousness and intellect.The Mr. Hydes become mean when they drink. They have the highest decrease in intellect and conscientiousness and the highest increase in extroversion. They may become agitated, get very drunk, or even start fighting. This type of behavior shows the risks and dangers of drinking, and people in this category should consider being sober or drinking more responsibly.So, the next time you have a drink, think about how it affects your behavior and what it might reveal about you.
Questions:
Part 1: Comprehension
Read and summarize the article thinking of who, what, when, where & why.
Part 2: True or False Questions
a) True or False - Alcohol doesn't affect people in different ways. T/F
b) True or False - The way people behave while drinking has no relation to their sober personality. T/F
c) True or False - A study was conducted by the University of Missouri-Columbia to investigate the impact of alcohol on people's personalities. T/F
d) True or False - The Hemingways tend to have a small increase in their conscientiousness and intellect when they drink. T/F
Part 3a: Guess the meaning of unknown vocabulary/phrases.
a) "Impulsive"
b) "Brain chemistry"
c) "Intellect"
d) "Agitated"
Part 3b: Vocabulary in Use: Write an example sentence using the words from 3a.
a) Impulsive:
b) Brain chemistry:
c) Intellect:
d) Agitated:
Part 5: Talking Points
Part 6: Role play Scenarios
1: Going to the bar
One student plays the role of the bartender and the other students play friends who go to the bar to drink. The bartender asks the customers what they would like to drink and the customers order drinks. The bartender then serves the drinks and observes the customers' behavior as they drink. The students then role-play the four different drunk personalities mentioned in the article.
2: A dinner party
Two students play hosts who invite friends over for dinner and drinks. The other students play the guests. The hosts serve drinks to the guests and observe their behavior as they drink. The students then role-play the four different drunk personalities.
3: An advice show
One student plays a radio host who is giving advice to listeners about alcohol and its effects on behavior. The other students call in to the show and describe their experiences with drinking. The host then gives advice based on the information in the article about the four different drunk personalities.
Part 7: Writing Activity
Compare and contrast - What are the advantages and disadvantages of drinking alcohol?
Part 8: Critical Thinking - Parties without alcohol
In groups create a team building event for your class. The event will last for 2 days and one night, alcohol is not permitted at the event. Think about:
A Place to stay
Weather
Activities
games
sports
Food and drinks
Other
Then Present your weekend schedule to the rest of the class and decide which is best.
Answers:
Part 1: Comprehension
The article "Alcohol and Personality: The Four Key Drunk Personalities Revealed" is about the effects of alcohol on one's behavior and personality. It discusses a study done by the University of Missouri-Columbia, which found four main types of drunk personalities: The Hemingways, The Mary Poppins, The Mr. Hydes, and others. The article explains how each type of drunk personality reveals something about the person's sober personality and highlights the risks and dangers of excessive drinking. The article's main idea is to inform people about how alcohol affects their behavior and what it might reveal about their sober personality, and to encourage them to drink more responsibly.
Part 2: True or False
A: False B: False C: True D: False
Part 3a: Guess the meaning of unknown vocabulary or phrases.
a) "Impulsive" Answer: This refers to the tendency to act on instinct or without planning or thinking things through. In the context of the article, it refers to one way people may behave when they drink, as alcohol can make it harder to control impulses.
b) "Brain chemistry" Answer: This refers to the biological processes and substances in the brain that control and regulate mental and physical functions. In the context of the article, it refers to how alcohol affects these processes and substances, causing changes in behavior.
c) "Intellect" Answer: This refers to a person's mental abilities, including their reasoning power and general knowledge. In the context of the article, it is used to describe the decrease in a person's intellect when they drink.
d) "Agitated" Answer: In the context of the article, "agitated" refers to a state of being unsettled, nervous, or excited. The term is used to describe one of the behaviors that individuals who belong to the "Mr. Hydes" drunk personality group may exhibit when they drink alcohol.
Part 3b: Vocabulary in Use: Write an example sentence using the words from 3a.
a) Impulsive: Her impulsive decision to buy the expensive dress left her with regret when she realized it didn't fit her budget.
b) Brain chemistry: Learning about brain chemistry helps us understand how different emotions and thoughts are influenced by the chemicals in our brains.
c) Intellect: Her strong intellect and curiosity led her to excel in challenging academic subjects like mathematics and science.
d) Agitated: After the long wait and multiple delays, the passengers grew increasingly agitated as they wondered when their flight would finally take off.
Part 7: Writing (example)
Drinking alcohol has its good and bad sides. Let's look at the ups and downs. On the positive side, having a little alcohol now and then might help your heart stay healthier compared to either drinking a lot or not drinking at all. Also, in certain situations, it can make social gatherings more enjoyable and comfortable. However, it's important to keep in mind the downsides too. Drinking too much alcohol can seriously harm your health, especially your liver, and it might even make you addicted. Also, alcohol affects your thinking and coordination more than non-alcoholic drinks, which can make accidents and injuries more likely. So, remember, it's smart to think carefully about how much you drink and to try to find a balance between the good and not-so-good things about alcohol.
