Social Science - 9 June 2007

Are you stuck in the bottle for good or have you found a way to escape? I Would never let this happen to myself I am only trying to help a friend who has her self wedged in tight.

2007-06-09 10:03:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

A University of Oregon study has found that young men who have never been traumatized are the least likely population to believe a person's recounting of child sexual abuse.

The study -- published in the March issue of the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly -- also finds that males with high sexism beliefs also tend to believe that such incidents, if they happened at all, were not harmful to the victim.

Why does it matter? Jennifer Freyd, a UO professor of psychology and co-author of the new study, says when people don't believe victims, it discourages victims from speaking out and allows perpetrators to escape unpunished and possibly repeat such crimes.

The study compared men and women who had had their trust betrayed by an adult to those that had not. They found that men who had not had their trust betrayed by an adult were the least likely to believe that child sexual abuse happens, or that it affects the victim. Why do you think these men don't believe abuse victims?

2007-06-09 10:02:02 · 10 answers · asked by edith clarke 7 in Gender Studies

Over the past eight years or so my life has changed. I basically put everything on hold for my family and now that they have moved, I feel as if I am so far away from where I should be. I have lost myself, I don't even know myself anymore, and on top of it all I lost contact with my most of my friends. I feel so alone and lost. What should I do? I hate the way I am and long to live.
Serious answers only please :)

2007-06-09 09:42:38 · 5 answers · asked by ♥Idon'tknowanymore♥ 3 in Psychology

It seems like everyone complains about their childhood and according to shrinks all our problems stem from our lousey childhoods. Does this mean everyone is psychotic in some way? I am 49 and I have only had 1 person tell me they had a great childhood.

2007-06-09 09:41:57 · 21 answers · asked by darowdomo 6 in Psychology

For me, one of meds was no charge, ususally £40 for one week's worth. Whoohoo!

2007-06-09 09:37:31 · 10 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Psychology

i'm 15 years old, and i'm always pissed off. like for example today, i was in such a good mood, i was studying for my finals, and then my 18 year old sister came home. She started blasting her music and i couldnt concentrate on studying my 18 chapters for my spanish final. I asked her multiple times if she could turn it down...not even off just down, and she fliped a **** on me. now i'm not to great at spanish so i'm really trying to study hard and do well. this really pissed me off, and then my friends called and asked me if i wanted to hang out with them. i said i couldn't and they were all bullshit you're not doing work you're probably just slacking off. this really pissed me off because i was doing work and really trying hard to do well. i told them that and they still didnt believe me so i hung up on them. and during my 3 weeks of finals, my sister has been having friends over and keeping me up til 330 am. so im running on exaustion and under a lot of stress, what can i do?

2007-06-09 09:29:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-06-09 09:28:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-06-09 09:22:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I hate that. It'll be so quiet and I'm the only one with the sniffly nose and the stomach that goes, "Grrrrrr... Erccc..." Like yesterday during my math exam, I did both of those above. Plus there were wierd sounds that would "go off" inside of me... It'll sound like bombs over bahgdad in my tummy. I can't stand that stuff, it is freaking embarrassing and plus sometimes it doesn't feel good to have stomach ache during a 3 hour test.


HELP ME!!!!!

2007-06-09 09:22:30 · 5 answers · asked by adg_libra 2 in Psychology

I accidentally bought two beverages at lunch, I was going home anyway, when I arrived, I saw the postman, and I gave the 2nd beverage to him.

Star for today!

2007-06-09 09:14:58 · 26 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Psychology

I can't stand myself. I am 17 years old, 1400 SAT, IQ of 135. I am the lonliest person I know. I have had one meaningful relationship, 2 years ago. It ended with her going to my best friend, who is still my best friend. Every situation since then has caused me to go start defining things in black and white. E.G, if a hear a car coming, I will say to myself "if it is a light color -- this girl likes me, if it is a dark color -- she doesn't like me." I'll count the change in my pocket and do the same thing based on even or odd numbers. Often I become really depressed and think of how much better my life could be. I have one close friend, and a few not-so-close ones. I used to be a very outgoing person, but now I just keep to my self, and sleep through school. My GPA is roughly a 2.2, and I KNOW I can do better, even if I set goals for myself I can't follow them however. If it helps, I don't do any drugs, and rarely drink. I used to smoke, but quit. Why am I messed up like this?

2007-06-09 09:11:27 · 7 answers · asked by renns944 2 in Psychology

2007-06-09 09:04:53 · 14 answers · asked by JEFF J 2 in Gender Studies

Mines always half full even when I've not got a cup to hold

2007-06-09 09:02:13 · 28 answers · asked by mrhoppy22 3 in Psychology

2007-06-09 08:44:00 · 18 answers · asked by Cavale 2 in Sociology

Sunny and not a cloud in the sky, with low humidities and temps in the low 70s. Just got back from a charity poker run with the sisters. Life is great isn't it?

2007-06-09 08:33:47 · 25 answers · asked by MaryCheneysAccessory 6 in Gender Studies

For instance, after reading a news article, how can a person retain the information they have read? Retention is a key to intelligent conversation.

2007-06-09 08:32:55 · 12 answers · asked by Down To Earth Classy Woman 1 in Psychology

Would a modern feminist in the West want to live in one of the polyandry societies like the Sherpas?

http://www.lycos.com/info/polyandry.html

2007-06-09 08:29:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

A) Growing up in a very unstable house with alcoholic parents who spend all their benefits on beer leaving not much money for food. Living in a very deprived neighborhood without much prospects of a good education. Often getting smacked for petty things but always having your parents their when you needed some affection and love. Being in a family. A life of crime.

B) Growing up in a foster family who live in a reletivly nice neighborhood, eating nice food and having clothing allowances and activities paid by social services, a decent education. Being disliked by your foster family and constantly reminded you are a bad child for being taken into care. Always looked down upon. Never being able to feel you belong to the family, not allowed to decorate your bedroom to make it personal, every christmas getting told your nice expensive presents are only yours while you like there. Growing up resentful and loney.

2007-06-09 08:24:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-06-09 08:14:27 · 13 answers · asked by Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) 1 in Sociology

Does other people's behavior ever get under the skin?

2007-06-09 08:10:06 · 6 answers · asked by papster 3 in Psychology

My wife has a new found fascination with the castrotto (17th century boys who were castrated to keep there voices prepubescent for singing purposes) She has been reading a book (Anne Rice), talking about, studing and possibling writing a book in which revolves around them and their struggles. Should I be worried?

2007-06-09 08:01:18 · 20 answers · asked by isanynameavialable 2 in Gender Studies

I do as you get older you get wiser because of all the experiences some good some bad but as the saying goes what doest kill you makes you stronger

2007-06-09 08:00:57 · 18 answers · asked by mrhoppy22 3 in Psychology

ever since i was little, ive wanted to be a veterinarian. Now i think i want to go into the medical field and become a neonatologist. How do i decide which one to choose? I love them both jobs and what they involve equally.

2007-06-09 07:46:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

i hav lost my confidence after failing in a exam...nobody believes in my capabilities..even i don't believe in myself..i hav to give my university entrance exam after 15 days but i m nt preparing 4 it. bcz of lack of confidence in my capabilities ..even my family hav no faith in my capabilities..help me plzzzzzzz...

2007-06-09 07:38:38 · 5 answers · asked by anu .c 1 in Psychology

okay my sista girls....
so, please share your story as to what you consider yourself to be....
Feminist/ non feminist/ humanitarian/ other?
and HOW did you arrive at this place in life?
were you brought up with these beleifs?
did you find them later on in life, through self journey?
were you brought up one way, and switched over on your own?
Talk to me girlfrien'.......

2007-06-09 07:25:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

if so, to what extent? xx

2007-06-09 07:19:49 · 13 answers · asked by bella x 2 in Psychology

2007-06-09 07:13:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

...when they meet American President ; they meet him in their countries , with demostrations !! Any explanations , folks ?

2007-06-09 07:01:09 · 6 answers · asked by citizen high 6 in Sociology

Greymalkin said:
" Because unlike men, who are willing to screw barnyard animals and knotholes in trees" to the question link below

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnZmjwT4TRwF9XFGgL6xRO8jzKIX?qid=20070607193145AAwpvxm

I said :
"So there may be a chance for you after all, huh, Greymalkin ?"

She obviously reported my answer and it was deleted. She believes in double standards or is simply a feminazi man hater !

As a guy am I expected not to take offense at comments such as hers ? Or do we just accept her as simply a bitter man hater ?

What do you think ?

2007-06-09 06:58:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

2007-06-09 06:57:54 · 13 answers · asked by ibid 3 in Psychology