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Boredom has become trendy. Studies point to how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health. It is f

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问题     Boredom has become trendy. Studies point to how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health. It is found that people are more creative following the completion of a tedious task. When people are bored, they have an increase in "associative thought"—the process of making new connections between ideas, which is linked to innovative thinking. These studies are impressive, but in reality, the benefits of boredom may be related to having time to clear your mind, be quiet, or daydream.
    In our stimulation-rich world, it seems unrealistic that boredom could occur at all. Yet, there are valid reasons boredom may feel so painful. As it turns out, boredom might signal the fact that you have a need that isn’t being met.
    Our always-on world of social media may result in more connections, but they are superficial and can get in the way of building a real sense of belonging. Feeling bored may signal the desire for a greater sense of community and the feeling that you fit in with others around you. So take the step of joining an organization to build face-to-face relationships. You’ll find depth that you won’t get from your screen no matter how many likes you get on your post.
    Similar to the need for belonging, bored people often report that they feel a limited sense of meaning. It’s a fundamental human need to have a larger purpose and to feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. When people are bored, they’re more likely to feel less meaning in their lives. If you want to reduce boredom and increase your sense of meaning, seek work where you can make a unique contribution, or find a cause you can support with your time and talent.
    If your definition of boredom is being quiet, mindful, and reflective, keep it up.   But if you’re struggling with real boredom and the emptiness it provokes, consider whether you might seek new connections and more significant challenges.  These are the things that will genuinely relieve boredom and make you more effective in the process.  
What have studies found about boredom?
选项 A、It facilitates innovative thinking.
B、It is a result of doing boring tasks.
C、It helps people connect with others.
D、It does harm to one’s mental health.
答案A
解析 细节辨认题。文章第一段第二句提到，研究指出，无聊是如何有利于创造力的。第三句提到，研究发现，人们在完成一项枯燥乏味的任务后更有创造力。第四句进一步指出，当人们感到无聊时，他们会增加“联想思维”，这与创新思维有关。由此可见，科学家对无聊所做的研究表明，无聊可以激发人们的创造性思维，故答案为A)。
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