Social Science - 28 September 2006

2006-09-28 07:13:12 · 2 answers · asked by rasheta c 1 in Psychology

there were these two girls in the park sitting on a bench. they were identical, they had the same d.o.b. the same birth place etc. a man came up to them and asked are you two twins? the girls replied no.
why did they say no?

2006-09-28 07:06:28 · 25 answers · asked by Button.Monster 3 in Psychology

2006-09-28 07:03:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2006-09-28 06:52:31 · 1 answers · asked by ingsoc1 7 in Psychology

2006-09-28 06:44:51 · 2 answers · asked by Witty wont stop! 1 in Other - Social Science

I am writing an opinion paper for English and I need some help on which side to argue for, so if you could leave your opinion and some examples throughout history that realate to contemporary society and how it is structured.

2006-09-28 06:43:40 · 3 answers · asked by tigre 1 in Sociology

i love being in love and everything that comes with it but i'm starting to believe that being single and consequently not engaging in romantic affairs gives me more peace. 'cause if i fall in love, i fall for real & once it's over it hurts too much and it makes me totally shattered; emotionally & mentally. i love romance & passion but if it's not with the right person i don't do it. so i guess, what i'm really asking is for your opinion on coming to terms with being single and how to control your desire. i don't wanna feel it 'cause it makes me long for something i can't have.

thanks

2006-09-28 06:43:13 · 5 answers · asked by Eden 1 in Psychology

I find it interesting that at the only time in the Earth's History that the Sun and Moon are the same apparent size is the only time (probably) that there have been living things, ie humans, on this planet that have been able to percieve this phenomenon in this way. - I would appreciate any answers or speculations, including those from people who don't think this is true, eg fundamental Christians etc, or whoever else. As you see by me asking this question as if it's possibly of interest I have room to consider any beliefs, or opinions, including the common sense, that it's random coincidence. I have no theories, but some interest in synchronicity. PS. it's generally assumed by the "scientific" community, and myself, this has not always been the case, ie the distance of the Moon from Earth. I would ask this over other catergories, but have almost run out of available questions for today.

2006-09-28 06:41:11 · 5 answers · asked by duncandesorderly 1 in Psychology

2006-09-28 06:39:46 · 5 answers · asked by tigre 1 in Sociology

What is wrong? Cold? Pain relief? Autistic?

2006-09-28 06:36:29 · 9 answers · asked by casual observer 2 in Other - Social Science

Do you know what causes it (fatal familial insomnia)? and also if a person have that, what makes them lose their ability to sleep? and also, I know sleep is needed to stay alive but what does sleep do? When we sleep, do we recharge our brains? What exactly do we recharge our brains with? chemicals? How come we cannot make the chemicals then we can go on not sleeping until we are 80 years old.

2006-09-28 06:34:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

What's the best thing that's ever happened to you?

2006-09-28 06:32:31 · 8 answers · asked by StonerChick 3 in Other - Social Science

does my bum look big in this? i hope so!

2006-09-28 06:31:17 · 2 answers · asked by sarsa 2 in Sociology

2006-09-28 06:29:50 · 2 answers · asked by anamarija 1 in Psychology

When my sister was about 12 she kept having a recurring dream that she was on fire, she thought nothing of it really and eventually they went away. Now she is 31 and has a daughter of 6 who recently woke up from a bad dream called out and of course my sister went straight to her and asked what was the matter and she answered - I dreamt you were burning Mommy!
Does anyone know what this means as it is really freaking my sister out! It's stranger than fiction! I have to admit, when she told me my blood ran cold!!
Can anyone help? No smart alec answers please!

2006-09-28 06:26:43 · 21 answers · asked by DippyGirl78 3 in Psychology

Would you consider an exchange for a month with me. {hypothetically of course}

2006-09-28 06:23:41 · 28 answers · asked by a cottage by the sea 3 in Sociology

I'm a healthy, sane person; however, I think I could, if I did not force myself to talk to people and smile, simply do whatever and no one notice me at all. I've seen it happen before, and completely understand the psychos who go up in the tower and shoot people for no good reason. They feel invisible too. What does this say about me that I can understand this mentality, even though I know better than to ever do such a thing and never would consider it?

2006-09-28 06:23:41 · 8 answers · asked by casual observer 2 in Psychology

why does my spouse always put me down when she's mad, why does she look at me in a negative way but look at every1 else like their gone do something with their lives? I just want to go to Art school but she's not behind me....

2006-09-28 06:22:57 · 13 answers · asked by gravelpit1984 1 in Other - Social Science

"Just because I'm easy, don't think I'm naive"?

Thats one of the lyrics in the Ani Defranco song, "Outta me, Onto You." Its a huge stereotype. While I know that alot of women sleep with multiple partners because of low self esteem issues and other things like that, there are women who make the conscious decision to sleep with many men, simply because that is what they want to do.

It brings up a question for me, why do people insist on believing and thinking that just because a woman chooses to sleep with many men, or be "easy" that means she is also stupid or naive?

2006-09-28 06:22:31 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Social Science

I love a blue sky, a thunderstorm, watching my flowers bloom in the Spring etc.....

2006-09-28 06:19:31 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Psychology

2006-09-28 06:17:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Anthropology

what's better; having big time plans for the future and a heartache if they collapse or just go with the flow (which makes me depressed 'cause there's no sense of direction & stability)

2006-09-28 06:17:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

What in the hell are we supposed to say? We're screwed if we say yes but if we say no it doesn't matter sometimes because you don't seem to believe us....

2006-09-28 06:16:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2006-09-28 06:13:04 · 2 answers · asked by Frank D 2 in Psychology

2006-09-28 06:12:13 · 8 answers · asked by Frank D 2 in Psychology

She is a receptionist for a small private company. She complains that several female coworkers treat her like garbage. She is the youngest and prettiest, doesn't have kids, and is the newest person there. Another receptionist (been there 2 weeks longer) is included in lunches and after work activities, but my girlfriend is not. When she goes to lunch, she is asked to bring other people lunch, but she is never brought lunch. I work in a much more professional office where everyone is important and valuable, and everyone is nice to one another. It pains me to see my gf have to deal with these people.

2006-09-28 06:11:20 · 14 answers · asked by wvukid21 2 in Other - Social Science

2006-09-28 06:08:22 · 3 answers · asked by Witty wont stop! 1 in Other - Social Science

2006-09-28 05:59:51 · 20 answers · asked by ? 4 in Psychology

The entire company is comprised of 12 people. At 24 y/o, she is the youngest. The next youngest person is another receptionist at 27 year old girl with 3 kids. Today her entire office is going to lunch, and nobody invited her along or offered to bring anything back for her. It is a predominantly female office... she is the only one without kids and/or alimony... and she is BY FAR the prettiest. I understand women in the workplace are bitches to one another, but she is an intelligent and nice girl, and doesn't deserve this. There is a definite respect issue here, and a serious lack of team-sense and leadership.

I am terribly upset over the way they treat her, and I just do not know what to say or do to help her. What do you think?

2006-09-28 05:58:21 · 12 answers · asked by wvukid21 2 in Sociology

Thought this was a pretty good question. It was in my text book. They go on to discuss persons such as Einstein and Van Gogh, who were considered "eccentric", but contributed greatly to society. I never thought about that before. I think, every case is different, and it all depends on the situation. Also, I wouldn't consider the eccentric nature's of Van Gogh and Einstein to be severe psychological problems...although I should probably do my research before saying that. lol

2006-09-28 05:58:06 · 8 answers · asked by LibraT 4 in Psychology