Social Science - 24 April 2007

We've all heard the stories....... "oh, I was beaten as a child" or "I was sexually abused when young" being used as excuses as to why some people grow up with little value for life and those around them. I'm referring specifically to ones who grow up to maim, torture, or kill other humans, not just general violence that you see in families. I mean REAL, DEADLY violence.

How many out here actually believe that how we grow up can make that strong of an impression on a person, and how many think it's just an excuse for someone to try and get out of trouble for having no decency towards human life? Please give a reason for your answer.

I firmly believe that no amount of violence can give an excuse for that kind of debased attitude towards others. To me, there can be no excuse for harming another human, animal, or anything else. Talk to me folks........let me hear what you are thinking.................

2007-04-24 14:46:31 · 3 answers · asked by Critter Lady 4 in Psychology

What do you think?

2007-04-24 14:11:55 · 26 answers · asked by phuphubeanz 1 in Psychology

I have been a pretty quiet person through out my entire life, and noticed that, through my school career, myself and people like me have been treated differently in the aftermath of school shootings.

By being treated differently, I mean anything between people making comments like "It's always the quiet ones" to being physically harassed.. for instence.. shortly after Columbine, a kid actually spit on my backpack (I was a shy/quiet girl, had the whole "goth" look going on)

I just want to see what other people's experiences have been like, have you noticed people treating you differently after events like Columbine and VA-Tech.

I know I can't possibly be the only one.

2007-04-24 13:25:19 · 9 answers · asked by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 in Sociology

If it occurs after they are already living on their own?

2007-04-24 13:05:56 · 7 answers · asked by anonymoususer987876 3 in Psychology

2007-04-24 12:56:28 · 7 answers · asked by Rita L 1 in Psychology

I'm afriad im gonna see a ghost. [NO JOKE]
I'm asian so my family actually believes in ghosts and spirits.
My friend saw a ghost yesterday at her house. She said she couldnt breathe and she almost died or something. The ghosts were 2 old men.
[True Story because she was crying]

I was like freaking out last night and i had a dream that it happened to me.

IM REALLY NOT JOKING!
Please help, i couldnt sleep last night

2007-04-24 12:56:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I have college tonight but want to snooze first. Feeling lazy...

2007-04-24 12:51:29 · 13 answers · asked by Melody 4 in Other - Social Science

It was beautiful today. Would have been a good day for a hike. What were you doing today? I worked, as usual, inside and on the playground.

2007-04-24 12:49:58 · 9 answers · asked by Melody 4 in Other - Social Science

Or do you think it doesnt matter?

If you do think it can have an adverse affect on you, would it not be wise to avoid these ones, limit your time with them or even eject them totally from your life?
What do you think?

2007-04-24 12:49:01 · 23 answers · asked by pink.jazzz 3 in Psychology

I'm working on a paper for my sociology class and need categorize behaviors as deviant or nonconforming. Basically I need an example of a nonconforming behavior, because I already have the deviant ones listed.

2007-04-24 12:43:49 · 3 answers · asked by prncessstef 4 in Sociology

2007-04-24 12:43:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

i want to be a psychatrist but i dont want to be involved in abnormal psychology is that possible.

2007-04-24 12:38:16 · 4 answers · asked by mizboombastc 2 in Psychology

2007-04-24 12:37:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I read somewhere that, on our "Death Beds", we will look back on our lifes' and we will regret MORE THOSE CHOICES and DECISIONS that we NEVER MADE! as compare to those CHOICES and DECISIONS that we DID MAKE! that being true (I believe it is true), look back on your life, what is one choice or decision that you regret TODAY not making? Our current age is relevant to this question, if you can give your age, or at least give us all some idea, for example, my age (downtown) I am between 45 and 52 y/o.

2007-04-24 12:23:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

What is it exactly? What is the nature/general characteristica of the relationship/connection of the 2 people involved in telepathy?

2007-04-24 12:16:06 · 5 answers · asked by lissome 3 in Psychology

I dont think that people should be able to buy snack foods with them

2007-04-24 11:55:12 · 2 answers · asked by ssnova197304664 3 in Economics

2007-04-24 11:51:36 · 5 answers · asked by zingis 6 in Psychology

what makes them snap out of all that? we all know crazy things happen in that lifestyle, and should anything that happened during that time be held agianst them in the future? is it just being young, or is the growing problems among our kids indicative of a larger, more menacing issue?

2007-04-24 11:50:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

I am happy with how my life turned out and my realitives are not and they keep discussing the "bad things" about my life and I am tired of hearing it from them, because these "bad things" are non issues with me.
I stood up to these people last night for the first time. Everytime we are togehter I hear them repeat (like parrots) these "bad things" and ask me questions about them, that I have answered 1000 times (and they can't seem to remember my answer).
So when they were verbally attacking me (again) last night, I said, "I do not want to talk about (blank), let's talk about about my decision to return to school for further education". And it worked, they closed their traps. However the conversation about the positive things in my life was short lived. I was then asked what degree I was going to school for, as I began to reply I was cut off and never got to tell them.
I don't know how they are going to act in the future, will they continue with their old ways or not.

2007-04-24 11:48:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

growth in brain sophistication during middle childhood allows the child to direct his or her focus on certain self-chosen enviromental elements to the exclusion of other. this ability is known as:

a. automatization
b. decentration
c. transduction
d. selective attention

2007-04-24 11:37:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-04-24 11:07:04 · 1 answers · asked by miss b 1 in Economics

2007-04-24 11:03:19 · 21 answers · asked by HomeSweetSiliconValley 4 in Psychology

2007-04-24 11:03:11 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

If u were sexually abused by older girls when you were younger but they were being abused by an older man does that mean u should report them if not how can you get rid of the thoughts in ur head?

2007-04-24 10:57:30 · 12 answers · asked by Michelle G 1 in Psychology

2007-04-24 10:52:02 · 2 answers · asked by bobcat_sugar 1 in Psychology

Hypnotherepy
Somnambulistic state

2007-04-24 10:51:45 · 1 answers · asked by SAM 1 in Psychology

I had a presentation today and I was so nervous. My heart was beating fast, hands were shaking, and I felt like I might pass out. Close to the end, I felt better, though. Any tips for how I can get over my fear of public speaking? Thanks!

2007-04-24 10:35:42 · 20 answers · asked by oneladyice1 3 in Psychology

2007-04-24 10:25:32 · 5 answers · asked by dzahncy 1 in Economics

A friend expressed concerns that my eating habits resemble those of a non-purging bulimic.

Apparently people with the condition partake in occasional binge episodes followed by excessive exercise, fasting and/or severe food restriction.

In general, I exercize regularly and have a fairly healthy diet inclusive of all the necessary food groups. My friend's concerns lie in the fact that I eat [relatively] small meals and go on 3-day water fasts after consuming junk or fast food.

I'm personally satisfied with my diet and feel physically great. In regards to fasting, I know it has detoxifying benefits and that is my chief reason for doing it.

Is there really a problem?

2007-04-24 10:23:36 · 8 answers · asked by Q-Rius Kate 3 in Psychology

How can a person have a pretty completion? (What does this tell me?)

2007-04-24 10:15:23 · 5 answers · asked by Luby 5 in Psychology