Social Science - 22 January 2007

I guess he wants me to overcome my faults which he knows I have because we sit next to each other, and I do have them because I've been through a very long and bad time in my life. He's married happily so it's not that he likes me and not getting a response. Maybe I'm getting too naive and it's just that he wants to hurt me, but I don't thing so because he's usually quite nice, except when expressing his idea of me, what do u think?thanks

2007-01-22 08:19:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

Sometimes I just get this huge craving for fire, kind of like a pregnant woman for a specific food. But why does fire please our minds so much?

2007-01-22 08:10:39 · 4 answers · asked by I want my *old* MTV 6 in Psychology

I have an assignment for my Sociology class to turn in tomorrow.

Basically, I have to ask individuals a series of questions that need to be answered (almost like an interview) to each individual's greatest knowledge of the subject. There are not any right or wrong answers. Definitions from wikipedia or any other online source are irrelevant to the assignment. I just need straight answers derived from the mind.

Questions:
1.) What is sociology?
2.) What is it used for?
3.) What is ONE contribution of sociology to society?

After answering these, I also need your AGE, SEX, and LEVEL OF EDUCATION.

This is for a college course.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

2007-01-22 08:09:33 · 5 answers · asked by Lizzy 2 in Sociology

2007-01-22 08:07:24 · 57 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

1) Do I put my YA points on my resume? 2) What size frame do I need for my YA diploma? 3) Is the YA experience is a great mental enema? 4) Please fill in the blanks, YA is to education as __________ is to_______.

2007-01-22 08:01:05 · 5 answers · asked by Outside the box 6 in Psychology

Part 2, would you rather marry someone who is overweight or who has a low IQ. Yes, I asked this quesion before, but here's the change - you can't lose weight. Let's say you can't lose weight, and neither can your partner. Also, someone asked about my IQ - 2 standard deviations above the norm, thank you very much! I'm asking this as a sociolical inquiry.

2007-01-22 07:58:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

I’m a guy, in my early 20’s, and I used to hate being around people, so much that I suffered from, depression. The thing is, after getting help from the doctors, I still hate being around people, maybe not as much as I used to, but the feeling is still there. Has anyone suffered from these kind of problems, and how long did it take you to not hate being around people anymore? In case you are wondering why I hated being around people in the first place, it’s because I was bullied most my life, up till now that is. It is also the reason why I don’t have much of a social life, or any friends at the moment, because I still have major trust issues. Will that always be a problem for me? Will I ever learn to trust again?

2007-01-22 07:57:48 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

If you were going to kill yourself, which way would you do it? gunshot wound to the head, slit wrist, jump off a building, OD on sleeping pills...or something else? I'm just curious.

2007-01-22 07:54:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I'm a positive person who likes to be nice with the rest of the people. I don't like to raise my voice in an argument and don't like to swear. Don't get me wrong, I have a strong character and don't hesitate to set the record straight when needed, but anyway my ex considered "being nice" as a weakness and would often tell me "I could walk all over you if I wanted to". He was from Scotland, I'm from Sout America... could you please help me understand his reasoning? Is there any cultural thing behind his need to be tough or was he just a bully?

2007-01-22 07:52:30 · 8 answers · asked by yayita 1 in Psychology

2007-01-22 07:51:17 · 12 answers · asked by Jo 4 in Other - Social Science

THE LAST THING YOU FEEL LIKE DOING IS SMILING???

2007-01-22 07:51:12 · 4 answers · asked by hen 1 in Psychology

I'd like to get a good introductory text on applying Social scales (5-point ratings, Likert scale, etc) that discusses the pros and cons of different scales and perhaps gives some guidance on what scales to apply in which situations. Basically, something that expands on the ideas discussed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scale_%28social_sciences%29

2007-01-22 07:50:27 · 2 answers · asked by Bryce 2 in Other - Social Science

Symptoms:

Slowing of the reaction time, difficulty prioritizing, difficulty initiating routine tasks, preoccupation with minor issues and familiar tasks, indecision and lack of concentration, loss of initiative with fatigue and exhaustion.

2007-01-22 07:48:28 · 5 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in Psychology

2007-01-22 07:46:42 · 12 answers · asked by rachel_ksr 3 in Psychology

I am a loner and has suffered a depression one year ago and now I am totally different.I am not the same bubbly person as i was before.I treat people differntly.I am not purposedly letting myself be a loner but i just think i feel better when i m alone. Because of my previos experiences i just dont want to be hanging out with people. I aproach people who after getting to know me they will hate me the next but i dont approach people who likes to hang out me. When i know that they want to hangout with me I am giving them attitudes and eventually they will hate me.After that I am alone again everyday I go to school after that go in the basement watch tv.its the only way i feel better.But now I want to change it I want to be noraml again hanging out with friends. I dont wan to be a loner fro the rest of my life. can anyone help me with this situation

2007-01-22 07:42:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I mean as opposed to warm and emotional? It's probably a horrible thing to say but I find emotions get in the way of trying to live and work. I'd rather just be able to work all the time and not care about anything...

Is this possible?

2007-01-22 07:41:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-01-22 07:32:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

i'm doing an analogy of the brain as a rock concert, where cerebral cortex is the band, the frontal lobe is the lead singer, the occipital lobe is the drums, the temportal lobe is the bass guitar, parietal lobe is electric guitar, hippocampus is audience, cerebellum is lights, and so on... However, I couldn't think of a title that is creative. I thought of just putting "Brain as a Rock Concert" and my friend thought "The Brain is Rock and Rollin' " haha. Any ideas?

2007-01-22 07:26:42 · 3 answers · asked by dendroidsoldier15 2 in Psychology

2007-01-22 07:22:55 · 11 answers · asked by Mandi B 1 in Gender Studies

I would think that a serious person might benefit from listening to comedians, reading funny books?

How else can a serious person learn to let go and be light-hearted about life and not take life so seriously?

2007-01-22 07:21:30 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah S 3 in Psychology

I hear of billionairs trying to help in 3rd world countries, mainly africa. But their approach seems like only helping a handful of people (like oprah winfreys school).

Why dont they build water-pipeline infastructure, or desalinazation plants to convert saltwater into fresh water? or build some type of infastructure to avoid the common problems of starvation, lack of clean water, etc.

It seems to me that even with the weak american dollar its still worth 1000's of times more than the local currency and that money could be used to build stuff?

2007-01-22 07:20:37 · 15 answers · asked by TheAnswerGuy 2 in Economics

I was caught up in the Thailand tsunami December 2004. I'm still too scared to go back to Thailand though I know some people who go back each year. They say it helps. How can I move on? Am I being pathetic as I was one of the lucky ones?

2007-01-22 07:19:24 · 32 answers · asked by OO7 3 in Psychology

How come it always seems like the women has the penis in the marriage. Every married couple I see, the women is the dominant. When a man gets married if doesnt work out, odds are he would get screwed. Is marriage nothing but a symbolic castrating ceremony, is that when you lose your manhood.

2007-01-22 07:16:38 · 7 answers · asked by lawrinse2 1 in Gender Studies

When someone says "I'm sorry" to you, what is a typical reply? What is a reply to a minor offense, mediocre offense, and major offense? Do you say "It's okay" for a major offense? Do you say "Forget about it"? I'm looking for standard approaches to the phrase "I'm sorry."

2007-01-22 07:16:33 · 24 answers · asked by Glynn 2 in Psychology

2007-01-22 07:14:53 · 3 answers · asked by aburke51 1 in Economics

Im shy and not-so-outgoing (because i moved to a new school) how can i become funny and talkative? any tips?

2007-01-22 07:12:52 · 12 answers · asked by aaa 1 in Psychology

Just curious. I know there is limitations. But shouldn't women have to "follow" them too?

2007-01-22 07:08:34 · 14 answers · asked by Semper Paratus 1 in Gender Studies

I am trying to develop a character i am portraying in an upcoming production of a drama production which will be assessed.
My character's name is David who works in a dead-end job, who is essentially a social outcast/reject, whatever you wish to call it. He takes comfort in sleeping with a worker-girl.
To amplify my portrayal i am trying to get to grips with what it feels like to be a social outcast and what being a social outcast can do to you. I would be very grateful if you could provide any useful information or guidance which could aid me.
What feelings are felt?
What makes someone feel like a social reject?
etc
Thankyou very much for your time
Ozzyoli

2007-01-22 07:05:56 · 11 answers · asked by Oli 1 in Psychology

2007-01-22 07:03:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

My dad said this to me today and was wondering if you agree.
He said " Don't tell your frineds everything about yourself especially the bad as they will use it like ammo to fire at you when they feel like it!"
Is he being paranoid or is there some sense there?

2007-01-22 06:55:58 · 56 answers · asked by ? 3 in Psychology