Are you a collector or a hoarder? Pre-class activities

Pre-class activities

Prepare for your class by completing these activities!

Vocabulary matching

Pronunciation

The first time you watch the video, pay special attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words:

People like this aren’t just weird pack rats; they’re fulfilling a natural urge.
Researchers identified 13 patients with focal brain lesions who exhibited abnormal collecting behavior but performed fine on tests of intelligence, memory, and reasoning.
That’s not so unusual—in fact, it’s pretty biological.
The patients reported indecisiveness and feelings that things were “not just right.”

Comprehension questions