Task 2 The attitude of the teacher toward her pupils does much to form the opinion that they have of themselves. If she expresses faith in her pupils, recognizes their strong points, and adjusts the work to their capacities, she is likely to condition them to have desirable attitudes about themselves and their work. On the other hand, if she displays contempt ( 鄙视 ) for their abilities, reduces their efforts to the smallest degree, and is inflexible in her requirements, she will help develop associations that may lead to unhappy emotional states. When these associations come to mind, the emotions surrounding them will be reinstated ( 使恢复原状 ). The emotions may be either invigorating or depressing.