Social Science - 18 February 2007

Im scared to death of needles. My mom told me that I have to get a shot in a few months and Im sooo scared. I asked her If I could ask the nurce to give me laughing gas or somthing then give me the shot and my mom told me to stop making such a big deal about it. Im really scared!! I dont know why!! Last time I got a shot I threw up then fainted

2007-02-18 06:55:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

whenever i dream my dreams are colorless like old pictures and stuff like that.... im really wondering why.... can anyone tell me why my dreams are like old pictures? even when im imaginating stuff it looks like old pics i know the color but when i close my eyes their colorless.. pls. help am i nuts or crazy or do i have a phycological disorder.... help PLEASE...

2007-02-18 06:54:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-02-18 06:24:39 · 13 answers · asked by Isaac Newton (I'm back) 1 in Other - Social Science

I'm a senior at college, and it seems as if the problem has continued to get worse in my recent years... I now dread a simple social situation at the store... I have many friends, yet sometimes I even dread talking to them... I haven't really told anyone, but I think its starting to get a little more serious now... especially if I'm going to be looking for a job soon, where I'll always have to deal with people... is there a way I could overcome this maybe without any medical help?

2007-02-18 06:24:32 · 9 answers · asked by iu_hoosier20 4 in Psychology

I saw a weathered and hungry looking man sitting on the side of the road on my way home the other day. He wasnt asking for anything, holding a sign, looking at people as they went by, etc. Something told me to stop and give him money, but I didnt. On this particular day I had about 50 bucks to my name, but still felt an urge to give him some of it, which I didnt. I think there is a fear in me to approach strangers. Am I selfish for not stopping and offering help, or wise to trust my instincts and go about my business? I feel guilty. Maybe like that person needed me and I ignored the powers that be that were telling me to help.

2007-02-18 06:23:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-02-18 06:22:29 · 15 answers · asked by rejones12007 1 in Gender Studies

2007-02-18 06:11:06 · 11 answers · asked by Jesse J 1 in Sociology

In the world of international trade, currencies are one of the items exchanged, depending upon their value. Discuss the factors which affect rates of currency exchange and the dollar*s value against other currencies. What affects can inflation in America, interest rates in the U. S. and other factors have upon the dollar*s exchange rate? What can the U. S. Government do if it wanted to control the fluctuations in the exchange rate of the dollar?

2007-02-18 06:05:26 · 2 answers · asked by Economic Biotch===> 2 in Economics

I am curious to hear people's explanations of why they are, or are not, intelligent.

In otherwords...

Yes, I am intelligent, and I believe that because:

XXXXX


So, are you intelligent? Why? Do you have the confidence to stand up and defend your intelligence, or are you weak?

Thanks:)

2007-02-18 06:03:56 · 23 answers · asked by reasonmrsmith 2 in Psychology

ever since i was little i have had a fear of dwarfs,if i see 1 in the street i have to cross the road & i get hot sweats & really scared.

2007-02-18 06:03:12 · 5 answers · asked by debbie b 2 in Psychology

Should the Federal Reserve System focus only on controlling inflation?

2007-02-18 06:02:06 · 4 answers · asked by Economic Biotch===> 2 in Economics

I mean when you see the likes of pop idol etc where it seems everyone wants to be famous/rich etc (yet any glance at the priory clinic shows that this often does not lead to happiness)..

Also I notice how my young cousins are very materialistic/not keen to work/hedonistic..

Is this a new phenomenon or just a normal adolescent phase? Cannot see either of them being happy to work every single day in a job they despise as a cleaner like my Mum did just to survive/scrape by.

2007-02-18 06:00:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

What problems can an increasing federal debt create for the country? Can deficits be good for an economy?

2007-02-18 05:55:25 · 1 answers · asked by Economic Biotch===> 2 in Economics

What you want your life to be, where you wish to see yourself?

2007-02-18 05:54:52 · 12 answers · asked by Duke 2 in Psychology

I have problem...I don't think ...Actually,a have problem with my memorie so i forget to think and it's a big problem but maybe just some people can understand that....I'm not thinking on how should i do some things or what I should do in next few ours...I'm confused when I "woke up' and realise that the time pass ...it's terrible :)
so,if someone has some idea help me:)
Sorry for my bad english...

2007-02-18 05:53:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-02-18 05:51:50 · 4 answers · asked by JEFFERSONNOWLBJ 1 in Psychology

Around what age do girls GENERALLY stop developing, like, when have you reached your mature, adult shape ( breasts, hips etc)?

2007-02-18 05:49:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

i think this was an eye opener to many people, its her dads share given as money , jewllry or in kind or land which will eazy the otherwise difficult situtaion of taking of a new family.
this was first inrtrodiced in 300 bc by kind dowrry after there were serious failures in many marriages due to finnacial instability aftter marriage/

2007-02-18 05:45:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

I am a student right now and I have noticed that when my friends do poorly on an exam they, understandably, feel bad about it. I want to try to help them feel better and not so depressed; however, I feel if I just say "It's ok, you'll do better next time," it doesn't make them feel better. Any suggestions of what I can do/say? Appreciate it. :)

2007-02-18 05:44:47 · 3 answers · asked by Jenova 2 in Psychology

I was sexually harassed repeatedly by an 'Uncle' when i was younger.. i never received therapy or consultation..

would this necessarily have an effect on me now or later?
and if so, how would this effect be expressed??

If my sexual relationships are healthy, does this mean that am over it already??

and if i have became a nympho, could that be the result of the harrassment??

2007-02-18 05:35:55 · 7 answers · asked by Deema 4 in Psychology

2007-02-18 05:27:27 · 13 answers · asked by whombat 1 in Gender Studies

as it so happens, i do take the subway train everyday, so of course, this might increase my chances of dreaming about it.
i also have many anxiety issues, that can relate to it going in the wrong direction. But i want to hear ur opinions (like symbolism) and ur own nocturnal dreams. And lucid dreaming, if you have that ability.

2007-02-18 05:24:40 · 2 answers · asked by Billy 5 in Psychology

For instance- trying to make the person or object look bad when its good. whats the point in that? Also saying negative things behind the persons back to make them look bad or devoting their time to ruining the persons reputation? Even if this person accomplishes something good they'll try to demean it and make it somehow look 'bad' in front of others.

2007-02-18 05:19:44 · 2 answers · asked by heartofgold 1 in Psychology

I know it's a long way off for most of you but please give me some of your thoughts.

I would spend my days sipping OJ, watching the world go by on my balcony. Watch the rush hour commutes from my balcony. I would also listen to my old time music from my huge iPod collection.(by the time I retire, it'll be old timer's music) Walk the beach during another part of the day, & then watch a sunset each day and then, watch the telly til I fall asleep.

2007-02-18 05:16:51 · 7 answers · asked by Cuddly Lez 6 in Psychology

things are going right?
i dont call myself a pessimist,but an optimist with experience.ok,ok,im a pessimist.
why do we wait and worry that things are going to go so wrong when things are going good?why cant we just enjoy life and stop waiting for the bad things to happen?
i'd also loke to know how optimists deal with bad luck?

2007-02-18 05:11:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-02-18 05:11:29 · 7 answers · asked by eighmmie 1 in Psychology

I heard once that the phonemes /m/ and /t/ were common to most, if not all, languages. Who hypothesized this and what books, journals, etc. might help me find more about this theory?

2007-02-18 05:05:35 · 4 answers · asked by lazyweb 1 in Anthropology

2007-02-18 05:03:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-02-18 05:03:33 · 16 answers · asked by abhay_mir 1 in Gender Studies

Oh, man. I have a few:
• Acrophobia- Fear of heights
• Aeronausiphobia- Fear of vomiting secondary to airsickness (I sorta have it)
• Arachnephobia or Arachnophobia- Fear of spiders (Big time)
• Autophobia- Fear of being alone or of oneself.
• Aviophobia or Aviatophobia- Fear of flying.
• Bathophobia- Fear of depth. (like, being in a lake where I can't see or feel the bottom).
• Coulrophobia- Fear of clowns (well, some of them, like "IT")
• Dentophobia- Fear of dentists.

And prolly a whole bunch more.
What are yours?

ps. if you're gonna use the scientific name then put what it means next to it.

2007-02-18 05:02:04 · 5 answers · asked by ☆ Sarah ☆ 4 in Psychology