Social Science - 21 August 2006

I often think that when someone protests about being "insulted" that my accusations are more or less accurate but that the protester thinks that if he screams "insult" with enough mock hurt then I will have to withdraw my remarks and think twice before saying something similar again. But I don't buy this sh_t. If I call someone "a f_cking ars_h_le" then in my opinion that is exactly what they are and I don't see why I should hide my views mince my words or pretend that I have not just witnessed something outrageously stupid. I don't actually think that there is such a thing as "a real insult". Have you ever been on the receiving end of a genuine insult? Possibly "a real insult" is a stream of verbal abuse uttered by "an abuser" who has the intention of provoking either a fight or a humiliating climb down. I think in this situation "the abuser" does not care whether or not his accusations are are grounded in reality. He is only interested in hitting as many buttons as possible.

2006-08-21 09:13:55 · 20 answers · asked by optimaxim 3 in Psychology

by choice or by bad luck?

2006-08-21 09:04:29 · 8 answers · asked by leor00 2 in Psychology

2006-08-21 09:02:48 · 17 answers · asked by leor00 2 in Anthropology

So there are assigned groups of 4-6 people in this business school program. Groups are assigned and are intended to stay together for the duration of the program.

One member of our group is way too immature for the program. They speak without thinking, try to lead every project, get defensive about their ideas, don't really incorporate others' conlficting ideas, repeat others' correct asnwers as their own, and despite the fact that they are often proven wrong when promoting their own agenda... continue to do so.

The following has already been attempted:
1) Anonymous feedback
2) Personal interventions
3) Use of professors as 3rd party experts (to prove points)
4) Allowing them to lead smaller projects

The general consensus of the class is that this person offers no value and is a distraction. They can not be traded to another group since nobody wants this person.

Does anyone else out there with a lot of people management and team behavior experience have some advice?

2006-08-21 09:01:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Same applies with money- Does it seem to you that the richer someone is, the richer they want their partner to be?

2006-08-21 08:57:25 · 8 answers · asked by blue moon 2 in Psychology

2006-08-21 08:51:22 · 8 answers · asked by peacheswrites 2 in Sociology

2006-08-21 08:45:32 · 43 answers · asked by notgnal 6 in Anthropology

2006-08-21 08:39:54 · 18 answers · asked by djr 2 in Psychology

Finally does gay love exists?

Can 2 homos male or female live forever in love?

Can they really make family through this love?

In Greece its a BIG NO.How about China-Europe-America?

2006-08-21 08:37:58 · 28 answers · asked by Helen from Greece 1 in Sociology

After a few drinks its only natural to gain the confidence to go out on the dancefloor and show off your "moves" but is there any you do in particular when your drunk? One of mine would have to be the "Standin Spazzin" where I move my feet so fast, faster than the beat of the music, faster than anything it just looks like I'm standing up while spazzing out. Another classic is the "Poke n' Ah" were I go up to a complete random stranger and prod them relentlessly until they look at me and I flash them a smile and go "AHHHHHHHHHHHHH" and, my personal favourite, the "Spin around really really fast then lose my footing and fall into a group of women only to be turfed out by a big bouncer"......move. What's your drunken dance moves?

2006-08-21 08:35:54 · 13 answers · asked by Game Guy 5 in Sociology

2006-08-21 08:34:08 · 3 answers · asked by cfvettes 1 in Economics

am already seeing a counsellor but would like some tips etc from the net....any help greatly appreciated?

2006-08-21 08:33:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

How can we use the 3/4 of our brain?

what's your opinion of great Einstein?

2006-08-21 08:31:56 · 17 answers · asked by Helen from Greece 1 in Sociology

(Psychology major)

2006-08-21 08:30:16 · 3 answers · asked by raineydazey 2 in Psychology

2006-08-21 08:29:50 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2 days ago I had a very weird dream I was in a party and there was a singer and there was so many people talking about moving to Canada and America I told them America is safer and I live there but in real life I live in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and give them my number it was 001604555634 I remember the number when I walkup and I don’t remember the rest of the dream any idea what that means..

2006-08-21 08:27:49 · 7 answers · asked by ♥ amal_dxb ♥ 3 in Psychology

Public diplomacy is the attempt of the government to shape the international political debate. Part of this is in finding the right signifiers that can be sealed in their meaning in a way that will appeal to a broad audience. Semiotics suggests that signifiers are both contextual and connotative, right? But does semiotics contain a theory of what drives these connotations, and if so, is it possible to use semiotics as an analytical tool by which to predict what signs will best appeal within a specific cultural context both now and in the future?

I know it's a bit of an odd question, and I'm just dabbling in my knowledge of semiotics, but hopefully someone out there can set me on a straight path.

Thanks for any help,

TJ

2006-08-21 08:20:38 · 1 answers · asked by ishshtj 1 in Other - Social Science

2006-08-21 08:19:33 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

WILL THE AMERICAN ECONOMY SUFFER? Is there a depression ahead?

2006-08-21 08:17:45 · 9 answers · asked by Private S.C. 1 in Economics

2006-08-21 08:02:47 · 9 answers · asked by Brown Nymph 07 3 in Other - Social Science

2006-08-21 08:02:27 · 11 answers · asked by horrorfan 3 in Psychology

was brought up to be very honest and if that if you did not like someone then do not be false/make an effort with them.

I am finding that this is not really working as an adult as it comes across as being aggressive/childish.

Anyone any tips with handing people who really get under your skin?

Thanks in advance.

2006-08-21 07:42:59 · 112 answers · asked by Amazing Magenta 5 in Psychology

2006-08-21 07:41:51 · 26 answers · asked by UnderstandingLife 3 in Psychology

they say i should be contented in myself before i can attract love. how is this achieved when "no man is an island"?

2006-08-21 07:34:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I want to get away from you ignorant, greedy and materialistic people?

2006-08-21 07:25:08 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Anthropology

We all know that stereotypes don't apply to everyone. And we also all know that generalities don't apply to everything. What's the big deal?

2006-08-21 07:24:16 · 5 answers · asked by Cassie 3 in Psychology

not just art but music, dance, painting cooking writing etc.

2006-08-21 07:19:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

2006-08-21 07:12:48 · 9 answers · asked by mahs4321 2 in Psychology

2006-08-21 06:49:48 · 25 answers · asked by Henry 5 in Sociology

then can you look up?

2006-08-21 06:49:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology