Social Science - 17 August 2006

2006-08-17 20:00:49 · 6 answers · asked by mat_id2006 1 in Other - Social Science

2006-08-17 19:57:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

The numbers:

Total US debt: $8.487 trillion
Total US Population: 300 million
Total US GDP: $11.75 trillion
Total Federal Receipts (how much is collected): $2.145 trillion
Interest on Federal Debt: $184 billion

Therefore, the average per person numbers look like this:
Total debt: $28,000
Total receipts: $7,180
Total Interest: $613

So, lets get this straight. This is the equivalent to having a loan for $28,000, having an income of $7,180, and paying annual interest only of $613 (2%). Considering the average GDP growth is 3-4%, why would this situation be scary for anyone? Seems like people borrow money for their homes at much higher interest rates at more than 4 times their income without giving it a second thought.

The reality is the US spends more than they take in, meaning they have to constantly borrow, so as the GDP grows, so does the debt. But the current debt is far from overwhelming.

In light of these plain facts, explain why you think its concerning.

2006-08-17 19:41:35 · 6 answers · asked by Marcello 2 in Economics

I am a Counsellor / Life Coach and I have been told that it is possible for me to do psychological harm to my clients and that this is why I need credentialling, registration, supervision and insurance. I think that there is no danger of me causing psychological harm because my approach is highly person centred and because client safety is always a priority for me. If I wanted to, then how would how would I go about creating a susceptibility in one of my clients and then causing him or her harm? Are some clients more susceptible than others? How can you tell the degree of susceptibility? What makes a client susceptible to psychological harm? Can anyone protect themselves from psychological harm? How should one do this? Can we tell for ourselves if we are a susceptible person? Under what circumstances can psychological harm be undone or not? How can it be undone?

2006-08-17 19:17:22 · 3 answers · asked by optimaxim 3 in Psychology

2006-08-17 19:13:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

2006-08-17 19:11:00 · 9 answers · asked by Sadegh B 2 in Sociology

Could you give me some tips on job interview and how to seem confident? What is the best way to answer the "why should our company hire you?" without sounding too arrogant?

2006-08-17 19:01:30 · 10 answers · asked by blue_bee 4 in Psychology

2006-08-17 19:01:24 · 8 answers · asked by halsru 2 in Other - Social Science

2006-08-17 18:25:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

iam a student of economics and i have keen interests in all economic matters. i have a doubt, to which i haven been able to get ant concrete reply. the question is "

i keep hearing abt the term "economy having strong fundamentals". i want to know what this means. what ido know is , that when an economy has strong fundamentals , it is not affected by external problems. that is, no matter how bad or good the other countries economies and their trends , the economy with strong fundamental is little of not affected by them.
but, what are the factors which make an economy strong fundamnetally?

2006-08-17 18:06:25 · 5 answers · asked by aryan_vikas2000 2 in Economics

what is it that you believe to be your purpose of living?
this is a serious question, i'm itching to know...

2006-08-17 18:04:30 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

i dont mean like a dream life or anything, i mean are you proud of the way you are living? i think i am....i mean everybodys made mistakes and steel are making them but overall are you proud?if not so what would you change about it?

2006-08-17 18:01:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

2006-08-17 18:00:15 · 14 answers · asked by ricky 4 in Psychology

While taking a public transport today, a lady kept touching my bum upon the slightest jerk. She did not squeeze but i just felt light strokes. When I turn around to see her, she just looked at me an smile....Is this molest?? Should I feel honored (Btw I'm a guy...n the lady looks alright)??

I'm confused.....

2006-08-17 17:47:05 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

Following the history of Western culture, it has gone from the extremely religious Middle Ages to the extremely secular now.

We had the Renaissance, and the humanist who shifted the focus onto mankind and his achievements.

We had the Scientific Revolution which brought us new understanding about the nature of the universe and new technologies came from that.

We had the Enlightenment which changed our beliefs about governments and the nature of man's existance.

We had Industrialization which eventually lead to heavy urbanization and the increased availability of consumer products and luxuries.

We had the 60's which brought increased acceptability of many ideas including feminism, civil rights, and liberal attitudes.

We're currently having the Information revolution with the Internet.

What is there left to do? It seems like we can only now regress.

2006-08-17 17:43:55 · 4 answers · asked by Justin 4 in Sociology

just try 5 countries from the order of 1-5

2006-08-17 17:43:26 · 2 answers · asked by vicz 3 in Economics

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2006-08-17 17:41:10 · 2 answers · asked by sunil y 1 in Other - Social Science

2006-08-17 17:32:47 · 1 answers · asked by Jim and Michele T 1 in Psychology

2006-08-17 17:30:33 · 5 answers · asked by Ben H 2 in Psychology

2006-08-17 17:29:50 · 16 answers · asked by nicola 1 in Gender Studies

I'd say the 50's.

2006-08-17 17:28:23 · 15 answers · asked by uglyvanity 3 in Sociology

2006-08-17 17:21:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

My nine year old daughter loves Egyptian history, and wanted to know.

2006-08-17 17:15:55 · 14 answers · asked by calmflow_21 3 in Anthropology

What to do?.... when you feel so lost you can't even remember where you're coming from... nor where you want to go.

2006-08-17 17:15:33 · 9 answers · asked by 1/6,833,020,409 5 in Psychology

An embryo doesn't have sensations or feelings or anything, because its brain hasn't developed far enough. But it's biologically human and can develop into an adult human being. The kitten, on the other hand, has sensations and feelings, but it's not human.

I'm writing a book review that deals with philosophical questions about what makes it wrong to kill something, and I'm curious to know what ordinary people think about this.

2006-08-17 17:12:49 · 28 answers · asked by Sinhababu 2 in Other - Social Science

2006-08-17 17:09:03 · 6 answers · asked by greerjulie 1 in Psychology

2006-08-17 17:04:44 · 17 answers · asked by Wax Crayon 4 in Psychology

2006-08-17 17:04:29 · 19 answers · asked by Portia 1 in Psychology

I have always had premonitions, especially in my dreams. I have dreamed about major events such as pregnancies, deaths, marriages, etc., months before they occurred. I even have deja vu on a regular basis. But lately some weirder stuff has been happening...for instance, when I am in my bedroom, the lamp on the other side of the room will turn on for no reason. I have heard that those with psychic energy can sometimes make stuff like that happen if they have a lot of energy or are upset that day. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this stuff, because it is kind of freaking me out. Please only answer if you are going to give a serious shot at it.

2006-08-17 16:58:55 · 21 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Social Science

Thanks, for answering, in advance!;)
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2006-08-17 16:58:04 · 20 answers · asked by Kimberly 6 in Psychology