Social Science - 9 November 2006

I'm a college student, constantly drifting away from my responsibilities. I know why I need to exercise self-discipline. I know exactly what's at stake, and I've been burned more than once by my lack of it. So how do I make the jump between that knowledge and knowing HOW to discipline myself?

In summary:
WHO: Me.
WHAT: Self-discipline.
WHEN: Now.
WHERE: University of Houston.
WHY: So I won't fail, drop out, lose whatever pride I have left. If possible, keep my scholarship and stay in the Honors College.
HOW: ???

2006-11-09 11:16:07 · 2 answers · asked by Shay Guy 2 in Psychology

2006-11-09 11:08:46 · 3 answers · asked by Jason R 1 in Psychology

How do you believe ones self-sustained inadequecies insecurities expectations general personality and self-esteem interact and effect them and their actions and decisions on a day-to-day basis? Also some specific examples to apply to this question: One middle aged male with a history of substance abuse and a desire to control his environment. low self esteem but too much pride to admit it. Views all things as a threat becasue he won't let himself trust anyone or anything. Uses agression as a deterent for undesirable responses. Fully functional in society, mentally stable.2: Young woman brought up in a well-to-do family, with encouraging parents she believes to have ulterior motives. Has a tendency to isolate herself from people as a defense mechanism, but she is essentially functional in social settings. Fronts arrogance but doesn't enjoy confrontation, in fact she fears it.
Please answer the general question and the 2 hypothetical applications thereof... Thanx Peace and GOD bles

2006-11-09 11:04:47 · 2 answers · asked by Rick R 5 in Psychology

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2006-11-09 11:01:42 · 5 answers · asked by jay cumo 1 in Psychology

ok.. so i am 20 y/o and i have been trying to figure out who i am and who i wanna be for a while now. there were times when i thought i found myself but i would later discover that i wasnt that person. now, i constantly find myself trying to impress people and i find myself feeling stupid at a days end. i also am constantly looking at different actors and wanting to act like them. the weird thing is i sometimes feel that i want to be like zack braff and other days wanna be like Dr. House. i am exausted from trying so hard. what do i do?

2006-11-09 11:00:04 · 7 answers · asked by doctorhockey18 3 in Psychology

2006-11-09 10:58:20 · 21 answers · asked by autodocbruce 1 in Psychology

2006-11-09 10:54:38 · 9 answers · asked by shaneboz_99 1 in Economics

About six years ago I was molested. I was ten years old & didn't tell anyone. For a few years after that I blocked it out of my memory. But I had to take a survey in 9th grade about sexual abuse, and all the memories came back. Since then I think about it constantly, what I woulda-coulda-shoulda done, and I feel guilty.

I can't seem to open up to people, and I get scared of people when they have a crush on me. I'm not afraid of guys, or being touched, like people would think if I told them.

I just told my parents last night and my best friends today. My parents said that we could take it somewhere legally, and get me counselling, but only with my permission. What are my options? Are there any sights that might help me out or give me some information?

2006-11-09 10:54:14 · 3 answers · asked by epitome of innocence 5 in Psychology

I have this thing where I have to have things a certain way. It's kind of like if I take something out of place (not always, but some things) then things will change, I won't get to do the things I want in the future. At the same time, I want things to change! Something as simple as how much a door is shut will keep me standing there for a minute adjusting it til I like it. It's hard to explain, but it's like something like that can change what will happen in the future. Is this OCD or some form of it? Am I superstitious? I know it sounds really dumb.. but I'm just looking for a serious answer. Thanks!

2006-11-09 10:49:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Or is common sense becoming a thing of the past? "Oh, I guess I just answered my own question!"

2006-11-09 10:48:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2006-11-09 10:48:14 · 14 answers · asked by Tristen C 1 in Other - Social Science

It Happens all the time and almost always comes true...

2006-11-09 10:46:52 · 5 answers · asked by Nick 2 in Psychology

2006-11-09 10:37:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

japanese yen or united states dollar. can anyone tell me how much
$250,000 is in japanese yen?

2006-11-09 10:30:55 · 3 answers · asked by Julia M 1 in Economics

Thomas Hobbes

2006-11-09 10:23:19 · 1 answers · asked by sjsugiant 2 in Psychology

They are a group of feminist that was started by Ellen Willis and Shulamith Firestone in Feruary 1969 after the breakup of New York Radical Women. And the earlyer members included Kathie Sarachild, Patricia Mainardi, Barbara Leon and ect. In the early 1970's Redstockings were noted for their "speak outs" and "zap actions" on the issue of abortion rights.

2006-11-09 10:13:47 · 1 answers · asked by Nina T 1 in Gender Studies

What are the chances of a sexual perpretrator, after getting out of jail, finds his victim that turned him in and hurts her or whatever?

I'm scared suggestions? he'll only be in jail for 6months. He'll get out next month

2006-11-09 09:51:22 · 6 answers · asked by confuzzledevr 1 in Other - Social Science

The two most important arguments for death penalty are:

F1) It is a strong deterrent
F2) It is essential for retribution

The two most important arguments against death penalty are:
A1) It is not a good deterrent
A2) The law might be objective, but its implementation is very subjective. Once life is taken a subjective error cannot be corrected.

Sorry, I cannot include any religious arguments

I strongly agree with F1 and F2. But A2 is true. In my opinion A2 trumps both F1 and F2 - so I am against it.

Your thoughts?

2006-11-09 09:45:00 · 15 answers · asked by Existentialist_Guru 5 in Other - Social Science

is there a way to get compleetly rid of emotions? this way i am not longer das or pissed, or neutral? i would say happy but i dont rember what thats like. so are ther any pills that will cause enough brain damage for me to get rid of my emotions and just go and do my work and suck with out feeling any thing. basicaly a robot mind in a way

2006-11-09 09:43:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

My just showed us this magic trick which he refuses to give
the answer to. He has an assistant-who lets us pick an
object quietly. Everyone knows the object except the
teacher. The object of this is for the teacher to determine
the object. The assistant points to objects and he answers
correctly everytime. He even got the answer with his eyes
closed-with the assistant not speaking. How is this
possible? He says it has something to do with scientific
method..

2006-11-09 09:42:45 · 2 answers · asked by anikabot 2 in Psychology

2006-11-09 09:41:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

lest see what those things are..........

2006-11-09 09:40:56 · 35 answers · asked by adcconline 2 in Psychology

This is a research paper on group dynamics. I chose amish because they are a seperate group. They are dynamic.

2006-11-09 09:39:46 · 5 answers · asked by its me 1 in Psychology

What questions would you ask him in an interview about his work?

2006-11-09 09:39:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

hi i'm 13 and all the i feel like is crying i don't know why whats wrong with me.
whats happening to me i've been told to see a couserla but i feel like i can't talk to no one not even my parents i feel i can't open up and i'm scared that if i do tell my parents everything they might be angry by not telling them but i just can't open up.
please help i need somone to talk to.
thanks
pinky

2006-11-09 09:37:37 · 5 answers · asked by danni 3 in Psychology

Over the last 3 decades, there have been
attempts at adding metric information to
labels, signs and documentation. Many
times companies and individuals actively
lobby to prevent the information even
being added to places where the English
Standard information is present. Why?

2006-11-09 09:36:19 · 3 answers · asked by Elana 7 in Economics

I need an intro to both modernity and post modernity.
A main arguement to both points of view. Also explaining diversity caused by living in a globalised society.

2006-11-09 09:34:02 · 7 answers · asked by mick r 1 in Sociology

Does anybody know a website that will give the estimate for the UK population in 2006 and possibly the projected population for 2016? I have tried statistics online but it only gives figures for mid-2005.

Thanks

2006-11-09 09:30:46 · 4 answers · asked by doodlenatty 4 in Other - Social Science

2006-11-09 09:27:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Try to keep it clean....Please give age and marital status.

2006-11-09 09:18:09 · 7 answers · asked by me 2 in Gender Studies