Episode Description:
The acronym S.A.D. stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder. It is a common feeling of sadness or depression many people experience in the wintertime due to gloomy weather, darkness, and short daylight hours. This episode tells more about S.A.D. and gives some practical steps to help you handle it.
This is not certifiable medical advice. Each person’s circumstances is different. If needed, consult a medical professional.
Word for the Day: affective (adjective) relates to moods, feelings, or attitudes
Check your listening ability:
1. Two examples of acronym Mr. Dreyer uses are ___________, meaning ____________________, and ___________, meaning _______________.
2. Although songs claim Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year,” that is not the case for many people. Why?
3. What angle is the earth at on its axis?
A. 45°
B. 23.5°
C. 0°
D. 10°
4. T/F The northern hemisphere has shorter days during the Christmas season.
5. At 6:41, Mr. Dreyer says “double whammy. What does this phrase mean?
A. a rude name for twins
B. a baseball term when the hitting team hits two home runs in a row
C. a twofold hit or setback
D. a double cheeseburger at Burger King
6. Why is Christmas on December 25?
A. The Bible tells us Jesus was born on this date.
B. Pagan festivals were already occurring around this time and church fathers Christianized them.
C. This is Saint Nicholas’ birthday.
D. Emperor Augustus declared it so in the year 7 AD to commemorate his wife.
7. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of S.A.D.?
A. High boost of energy before going to bed
B. Loss of interest in things you normally like
C. Sleeping too much or too little
D. Feeling sluggish
8. What is another name for St. Petersburg, a city in Russia?
9. Which of the following is good treatment to combat S.A.D.?
A. Get more sunlight
B. Stay warm inside
C. Move far away from family
D. Put an icepack on your forehead
10. The largest demographic shift in America is people moving from the _____belt to the ____belt.
Answer Key:
1. USA – United States of America; PRC – People’s Republic of China
2. The busyness can cause stress. They are overspending. They have bad memories or associations with this season from growing up. Some people have a birthday in this season and they may feel cheated if the celebrations are combined.
3. B. 23.5°
4. True
5. C. a twofold hit or setback
6. B. Pagan festivals were already occurring around this time and church fathers Christianized them.
7. A. High boost of energy before going to bed
8. Leningrad
9. A. Get more sunlight
10. rust; sun
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