Social Science - 14 February 2007

I believe that if you do not know enough about a subject to be able to argue both sides of the issue intelligently, then you do not understand the issue well enough to even have a valid opinion.

2007-02-14 17:03:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

20th-century U.S. history seems to show that, in general, each generation is more permissive than the previous one. Things that were taboo for parents become more common-place for their children.
But, it seems to me that this can not be universal.

Can you name some societies and time-periods when the opposite was the case, so that I can know where to look to learn about the counter-examples?
Or, is my assumption completely off-base and the U.S. and/or the 20th-century are the abberation?

2007-02-14 16:54:39 · 4 answers · asked by infinityorzero 2 in Sociology

Well when I get in to a conversation with someone I start to get nervous (just like always) and then I start sweating. Just thinking of starting to sweat makes me start to sweat, then I start to get even more nervous at the person I'm talking to because I get worried that he/she now knows I'm nervous. Exressicaly the teachers at my school, when I get in to a convo it starts. What can I make at home to control this?

2007-02-14 16:53:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

This year i am horrible at doing homework more than ever. I began taking AP classes... and now i hate hw so much i put it off way too late... I always tell myself to do my hw after school.... but theres always something in the way.. Lately i havnt started my home work until somewhere between 10:30-12.... i rush to get done and barely remember anything that i write down. i get stressed and everything.. and im going to bed at 12:30-1am everynight.... is there any way i can beat my horrible procrastination.... im only a sophmore... and Junior year is supose to be the worst, and i really wanna beat this b4 then. Any way to help me stop procrastinating?? Pleasee thanks

2007-02-14 16:52:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-02-14 16:51:04 · 2 answers · asked by ? 6 in Psychology

I finally got up the nerve to ask my crush(my trainer) to 'hang out". i text messaged him asking him that we should hang out soon and he text messaged me back ten minutes later...that he would, although it have to be the next time he gets paid because he's broke as a joke" quote on quote.. andas we conversated furthur he went on furthur to say that he's a shy guy when it comes to women because he's afraid or rejection.. I asked him does he fell confident enough to get with an attractive woman..and he said yes but usually and he's not in pursuit .. well, he said it depends what mood he's in...How would you feel about this guy after this converation...if he hadn't called you yet... Should I call him?


I know in the past he has invited me to his church group(but never came through on his invite)..and he invited me to workout with him(never followed through)..but he has told me that if I ever hang out to call him..so we can hit up a movie..so I did..

2007-02-14 16:49:47 · 6 answers · asked by Sweetladi 1 in Psychology

wat make us smart who r we to judge

2007-02-14 16:43:52 · 5 answers · asked by Blue 1 in Psychology

How can I stop being a sh!t disturber? I want to be good now.

2007-02-14 16:40:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

When i first entered college I was this very cheerful and smiley guy. I was shy around people I just met but opened up once I got to know people. I had a very goofy sense of humor and would do anything to get a laugh. Girls loved me. Over the years I have matured (or gotten bitter, not sure which one) due to failed relationships and other trials and tribulations of life, which I need not get in to. I have become a much quieter and reserved guy. I smile a lot less and am much more serious than I used to be. A few girls have been attracted to me (as the strong and silent type i've been told) but I no longer seem to have the magnetic personality I used to have 5 or 6 years ago. Whats happened to me? Is this is a downward spiral?

2007-02-14 16:37:50 · 6 answers · asked by bruce_eel 4 in Psychology

i really want to become a doctor, it is my biggest dream. but i feel like i am too stupid to do it and i wont make it. i am struggling in school and if i dont become a doctor i dont know what i would do with myself. how can i get more confidence and just believe?

2007-02-14 16:37:38 · 1 answers · asked by doctorhockey18 3 in Psychology

Well, I have to pick any cartoon/animated character and write about five of its leadership characteristics for my leadership class. There are 21 that I can pick 5 out of to write about that Nemo has. Here they are. Which 5 do you think I should pick and why?


Character
Charisma
commitment
communication
competance
courage
focus
generosity
initiative
integrity
listening
passion
positive attitude
problem solving
relationships
responsibilty
security
self-discipline
servant-hood
teach-ability
vision

2007-02-14 16:33:43 · 2 answers · asked by nafx 2 in Psychology

i want to stay positive and do well in school but i feel like crap and i am a little depressed. i broke my wrist last week and had surgery last friday. so now i can't play hockey, college is harder because i cant write notes, do homework normally, practice chemistry problems etc. so i am falling behind and i dont know what to do. i tape the lectures but that doesnt help me. what should i do?

2007-02-14 16:33:32 · 7 answers · asked by doctorhockey18 3 in Psychology

2007-02-14 16:30:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

The place where I work, I'm kind to people. That's my chracter I care and nurture them. That's what Jesus did right? So, my question is during this day and age...how am I supposed to treat the people that ignore me? Do I just leave them alone and ignore them...or do I confront them and ask why do they not like me?

I really hope this answer thing works...

2007-02-14 16:26:07 · 17 answers · asked by Joseph 2 in Sociology

2007-02-14 16:13:26 · 7 answers · asked by johnnobody 1 in Psychology

Are there any recent cases where fathers dont let their daughters date or love any other men? If so did that affect their love life when the father died or if they moved away from their father?

2007-02-14 16:06:38 · 3 answers · asked by Jordan 1 in Psychology

that includes your friend who takes prozac

2007-02-14 15:55:15 · 7 answers · asked by fredthekat 2 in Psychology

2007-02-14 15:54:05 · 7 answers · asked by Wendee D 1 in Psychology

Women only please!
And be honest!

2007-02-14 15:42:22 · 6 answers · asked by AlwaysRight 2 in Gender Studies

With so many potential parents going around the world trying to adopt, why would abortion ever be necessary?

2007-02-14 15:35:36 · 27 answers · asked by Boowie 2 in Gender Studies

My 21 year old daughter and I have a long history of issues. She caused a lot of problems in my home with disrespect to me. She also had a substance abuse problem. Unfortunately she manipulated both ends quite a bit and her bio father was emotionally and physically abusive to me so we ended up divorcing when she was only 2. I have been remarried for 14 years. My daughter sent me an awful email, telling me f---you, etc. I hate you, etc, to me. I was devastated. She also tried to get in my home without my permission after she moved out of state. I had no choice at the time by getting an order of protection. I didn't speak to her for 8 months. We are now conversing via email. She did say she was very sorry for saying those things. She gave me her cell phone number and asked me to call her. We had a very nice conversation. Now she sends me an email telling me that her grandmother is paying for the phone and she's not allowed to speak to me using the cell. I am very upset. When she lived

2007-02-14 15:30:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Im beggining to think im weird everytim im in a public or social place i feel like i have to hide myself and when i hear a whisper i automatically think they are talking about me and mocking me which makes me want to hide myself even more.

No matter how many times i have tried to get out of this fase its never worked this has controlled my life so badly that its now at the point where i cant go out and apply for jobs and i cant go shopping or get my license. Please dont say i just need to do it because you have no i dea how hard it is.
Whats wrong with me! is it a phobia? help!!!????

2007-02-14 15:30:09 · 14 answers · asked by Moeisha 2 in Psychology

What did you regret doing? What did you regret not doing?

2007-02-14 15:26:07 · 19 answers · asked by inquisitive 1 in Other - Social Science

I mean, I feel like people are going to perceive me differently if I lose my hair, and I hate that feeling. Even if people do perceive me differently, how do I keep my confidence level up?

2007-02-14 15:25:06 · 6 answers · asked by Greg S 3 in Psychology

2007-02-14 15:23:40 · 8 answers · asked by MR.HS 1 in Psychology

I almost got brainwashed in the 80's,spent 7 days, then 14 days with them,then when it got to 21 days I suddenly realised I was being brainwashed by it all. Anyone else have similar experiance with said religious sect? How did you escape. p.s this is not a joke I talk from experience,I am a survivor,been there seen it done it.Sanity took over thankfully.Close but they got no cigar.

2007-02-14 15:18:01 · 3 answers · asked by ? 5 in Psychology

In the past few decades, Bpos have emerged as a new platform for unemployed people but does it really help in eradicating unemployement and improving the economy??

2007-02-14 15:17:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

I am a 22 yr old undergrad,I am a pretty calm and quiet person when I am sober, nothing seems to bother me and I live a pretty toned down existence, no girls, no socializing, just work and school.All my emotions are in my head, kinda bland actually, but after I start drinking I become loud and most people respond to me better because I become a funny, loud smartass/ happy go lucky, I don't like to get drunk because I get extremely depressed the next morning after I drink, but not drinking affects my life. I find it hard to talk to women sober, because everything is in my head, my parents don't understand my problem, and they would condemn the drinking issue, but there is more to the problem I think, so my dilemma is should I just forget about my problem, or try to live my life as sober as possible or just stop worrying about it?

2007-02-14 15:10:28 · 10 answers · asked by justtb 1 in Psychology

2007-02-14 15:06:53 · 2 answers · asked by Greg S 3 in Psychology

2007-02-14 15:05:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics