Minimalism (极简主义) and voluntary simplicity may offer psychological advantages, according to a recent article in the Journal of Positive Psychology.“Research has accumulated over the years to support the proverb that money can't buy happiness,” state the authors of the research led by Joshua Hook of the University of North Texas. “As an alternative to the high-consumption lifestyle often found in Western cultures, voluntary simplicity (also referred to as minimalism) involves a lifestyle that is focused on reducing consumption and excess in one's life so that individuals can focus on prioritizing their values.”To better understand the connection between minimalism and happiness, Hook and his team scoured the research literature for all studies published on the topic. They found 23 such studies. Next, they tested to see how many of these studies supported the theory that minimalism or voluntary simplicity is associated with enhanced psychological well-being.According to the passage, which of the following actions is consistent with minimalism?A. Buying more products than needed, regardless of their quality or usefulness.B. Being intentional about what products to buy and focusing on quality over quantity.C. Filling the schedule with countless activities and commitments.D. Pursuing material wealth at the expense of psychological well-being.
Minimalism (极简主义) and voluntary simplicity may offer psychological advantages, according to a recent article in the Journal of Positive Psychology. “Research has accumulated over the years to support the proverb that money can't buy happiness,” state the authors of the research led by Joshua Hook of the University of North Texas. “As an alternative to the high-consumption lifestyle often found in Western cultures, voluntary simplicity (also referred to as minimalism) involves a lifestyle that is focused on reducing consumption and excess in one's life so that individuals can focus on prioritizing their values.” To better understand the connection between minimalism and happiness, Hook and his team scoured the research literature for all studies published on the topic. They found 23 such studies. Next, they tested to see how many of these studies supported the theory that minimalism or voluntary simplicity is associated with enhanced psychological well-being. According to the passage, which of the following actions is consistent with minimalism? A. Buying more products than needed, regardless of their quality or usefulness. B. Being intentional about what products to buy and focusing on quality over quantity. C. Filling the schedule with countless activities and commitments. D. Pursuing material wealth at the expense of psychological well-being.
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答案
我们来逐步分析这道题目。
一、题干理解：
题目问的是：
> 根据文章内容，以下哪一项行为与极简主义（minimalism）是一致的？
也就是说，我们要从四个选项中选出一个符合文章中描述的“极简主义”生活方式的行为。
二、文章内容回顾：
文章中提到：
- 极简主义（minimalism）或自愿简朴（voluntary simplicity）是一种减少消费和过度消费的生活方式。
- 这种生活方式的目的是让人们专注于自己的价值观，而不是物质。
- 有研究支持“钱买不到幸福”的观点，而极简主义提供了一种替代的、更注重心理幸福感的生活方式。
因此，极简主义的核心是：
- 减少不必要的消费
- 重视质量而非数量
- 关注内心价值和心理健康
三、选项分析：
A. Buying more products than needed, regardless of their quality or usefulness.
（购买超出所需的产品，不管它们的质量或用途。）
❌ 这是典型的过度消费，与极简主义完全相反。
B. Being intentional about what products to buy and focusing on quality over quantity.
（在购买产品时有意识地选择，注重质量而非数量。）
✅ 这正是极简主义提倡的做法：有意识地消费，追求质量，减少数量。
C. Filling the schedule with countless activities and commitments.
（用无数的活动和承诺填满日程。）
❌ 这是生活“过度忙碌”的表现，与极简主义追求的简化生活、专注核心价值相违背。
D. Pursuing material wealth at the expense of psychological well-being.
（以牺牲心理健康为代价追求物质财富。）
❌ 这也是极简主义所反对的，极简主义强调心理健康重于物质财富。
四、最终答案：
✅ B. Being intentional about what products to buy and focusing on quality over quantity.
答案：
$\boxed{B}$