Social Science - 9 September 2007

As much as a man likes to see a naked woman.

2007-09-09 16:29:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

hi, lately i've been looking inside myself and it has occured to me that my quality of life is really low. i don't take care of myself, physically or mentally. i'm 15 and in high school so you could imagine that this sort of thing is normal. the thing is, i don't feel like living this droll anymore. usually i come home from school after moseying through the day half-awake, barely passing my classes, and start playing halo 2. my parents always ask if i have homework and even if i do i say no and do it way later or not at all. the only time i leave my room is to eat dinner or use the restroom. after that i go to bed at 11 pm, and sneak on to the computer and surf till god knows when, even on school nights. right now i am doing so. my life basically consists of eating junk food, sleeping 5 hours a night, and playing halo 2. im not a "geek/nerd" by any means which is most likely why i have a problem with this lifestyle. someone help to steer me in the right direction.

2007-09-09 16:26:14 · 17 answers · asked by casfetes 1 in Psychology

$674.6 billion? I understand that it would be in US dollars, but $1.1 trillion AU in US dollars is $907.448 billion USD? Also, it says that it is US$822.1 billion on wikipedia. Why so many different numbers?

2007-09-09 16:01:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

Beethoven recordings or classical music in general??


I know that availability of close substitutes, necessities vs. luxuries, the definition of the market and a time horizon help determine the price elasticity of demand, but I just don't understand what catergory this problem would go under and why.


Thanks a lot for your input!

2007-09-09 15:45:29 · 5 answers · asked by BreANda BO 2 in Economics

Please read the whole question before answering.

Is it natural for women or is it something society enforces? The main example of this is how when a couple fights and the woman gets angry and upset, the first thing the man thinks is: "What did I do now? What did I do to upset her?"

On the other hand, when a man is acting stupid and behaving like a jerk, the woman is a victim, she doesn't think "oh, what did I do to upset him?" She thinks something more along the lines of "I can't believe he is acting like this! How immature! What a jerk..."

2007-09-09 15:42:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

I'm 19, but I am very mature for my age and always have been. I get along with people my age, but I don't really fit in. There is always that separation that I have from the rest of teens. I have a solid understanding of what is right and wrong and it's like I know from experience. I feel like I've lived for hundreds of years. Sometimes I think "oh things like this never happened in my day..." but my "day" is NOW. Is there a psychological reason for my feelings? Is it reincarnation? Or am I just nuts? haha.

2007-09-09 15:32:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

My granpa died recently & somehow word leaked out to everyone whose remotely in my life.
The first thing to get straight is I loved my Gramps yes, but he lived on the other side of the country so I hardly knew him. People however don't seem to grasp the idea that I'm not in unbearable pain at the death & seem to think it their personal duty to inform me that though I'm most certainly the most miserabe thing on the face of this planet at the moment to stand strong, do I want them to clean the house & cook the family's meals while Mom's away, anything to ease the burden off my back... ALL DAY today at church I've had people come up to me, getting in my face, rubbing my back stroking my hand & saying they know I'm in a lot of pain but don't worry, life will go on, how are you doing about the loss of your gandfather, isn't it a tragety he had to die, ALL THE TIME STANDING MUCH TO CLOSE FOR ANYBODY'S COMFORT LET ALONE MINE!!!
(To be continued...)

2007-09-09 15:32:44 · 8 answers · asked by DallasStar 3 in Psychology

ok..long story short i work in a small office and recently got caught up in some gossip. I usually try to stray away from joining in but i did and ended up hurting a co-workers feelings. I admitted to what i did and apologized to her face. THe whole thing got spread around and my boss got involved. I sent an e-mail friday apologizing to my boss and she will get it tomorrow. I am about to have an anxiety attack about the whole things and am so nervous about going to work tomorrow. any advice on how to calm down or make things right. i have already apologized, what else can i do? i admitted my part in the situation..am i over thinking this?

2007-09-09 15:28:09 · 8 answers · asked by countrygirl28 1 in Psychology

2007-09-09 15:25:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-09-09 15:23:11 · 6 answers · asked by 5324 2 in Psychology

I got a call about a half hour ago regarding a cousin who committed suicide yesterday.

What causes them to get that lonely? Or drives them to do such a thing when they know they have options? Suicide hot-lines, checking themselves into a mental health facility, calling family members or friends. This is the third time, that I know of that a relative has done such a thing. All cousins. I mean this was a cousin who was to attend a family reunion this week, with hundreds of other family members. A reunion of which I could not attend, and my presence had no significance. So what is it about this that I can't grasp or fail to understand? Cause right now, I feel numb over the whole thing, and trying to understand.

Would like to know your thoughts, or ideas.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts, kind words, and prayers.

And for those of you who are thinking of doing this yourselves... just please call and get help.

2007-09-09 15:22:41 · 13 answers · asked by StoneCold 6 in Psychology

I have to do 3 HUGE tests to do before i go to sleep and its already 10:12. I would have started at 8:00 but for 2 hours i was playing internet games! So i told myself "OK get to those tests! You need them done!" On the first question i started watching meet the fockers and now im like NO! I procrastinated again! If i start back up again, i just know something is going to distract me. Help!

2007-09-09 15:15:24 · 6 answers · asked by Maxy_Paxy 3 in Psychology

Since extremists literature has already been brought up tonight I thought I'd continue that theme with a question about the Gor novels written by John Norman---what do those here think of them? Since they were written to attract an audience of teenage males does anyone think it has affected our society?
I was only able to ever read three of the books myself and even though I am a woman I did go with the "philosphy" for many years before....for lack of a better explanation "outgrew" it and went with a more realistic philosphy.

2007-09-09 15:13:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

You completely lacked social skills...suffered from anxiety and rage control...and felt a hollow hole in your heart everyday excpet for when you drank...(alcoholic)...if you became to good at hiding your problems...

2007-09-09 15:07:39 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

that most women are feminists...
because, allegedly, feminism is about equality.
So, does that imply that practically all men aren't?
As men are specifically omitted from the statement - it's safe to assume so that indeed, men aren't feminists.
So, how can those who do claim 'most women are feminists' be so sexist as to paint the other half the planet's population as not feminist?
Or, does that also mean most men are anti-feminist? In my (and the average a/f POV) view, being a/f means we're fighting for true equality as feminism only focuses on rights of half the population, while ignoring the other half as well relying on falsified statistics to paint untrue pictures of us. So, anyman who doesn't want to be painted as 'inferior' or a 'rapist' or 'batterer', surely must be a/f?

2007-09-09 15:01:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

ok, listen up......I know people and have friends who were blessed with a gift. I call it the dream gift because GOD allows them to interpret stuff about other people and warns them of the things they should be aware of in other peoples lives. My friend has dreams like this about people every night and she had a dream about my stepbrother and I. I asked her "what was it about" and she put on a look that obviously meant it wasn't too good. My bibble school teacher told her not to tell the dreams to other people and that it was between her and GOD and if she told anyone she would get in trouble with GOD.

What I don't understand is that.....if GOD allows them to see things about other people that might/will happen then.....Why would he punish them for telling someone about the dream and maybe trying to save that person frome hurt or pain?

This is an opinion orinated question and anybody with an opinion can answer this?

2007-09-09 15:00:56 · 6 answers · asked by shanaycain2000 2 in Dream Interpretation

I keep having dreams about him getting married...

2007-09-09 14:49:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I forget my sisters. She died 15 years ago when she was just 22. I often suddenly realise the day has passed and cannot believe I had no idea what the date was.

Do any of you guys do the same thing, and if you do, do you feel guilty for forgetting, or is it human nature to move on - and this is why maybe some of us don't purposefully mark the day with sadness/remembrance?

To be honest, if I did myself - i think I may go crazy with despair, so I've learn't to blank it out (but not conciously).

Thank you.

2007-09-09 14:49:52 · 13 answers · asked by .j 2 in Psychology

i am so stressed...esp with single parenting of a difficult child. obviously suicide isnt an option as a single mom....but i feel the urge to cut myself i feel it would calm me and make me for more control

what should i do to better cope and to get the thoughts of cutting out of mind!

2007-09-09 14:49:01 · 6 answers · asked by Nikki 2 in Psychology

I was told so many things, I don't know who to believe !
First I was told that it signifies the ending of something that is part of you. Then I was told that someone will die !
Anyone know what this dream REALLY means ?!?!

2007-09-09 14:35:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

Did/do you find it difficult, if not impossible, to give anything to a relationship? Do you feel that you have nothing to offer, and cannot give yourself to someone in a relationship? If so, why do/did you feel that you were not giving enough? Is it just a result of lack of emotional energy?

2007-09-09 14:25:58 · 9 answers · asked by dohnnyjepp 3 in Psychology

i keep having dreams of my boyfriend of 7 mnths cheating on me and it feels so real, one time i woke up crying. i have them nearly every night. i love him so much and he is such a good boyfriend, whats wrong wid me? is there any site on the net of what dreams mean?

2007-09-09 14:08:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

I'm not a loud outgoing person or anything like that if that's what it sounds like. i'm sort of shy. anyhow, i'm really pretty, i've been told that tons of times (especially since i've lost weight) "gorgeous" "beautiful" etc....all of those compliments have gone to my head and now i'm always thinking about how pretty i am. i know, i know! i cant help it, though, that's my problem. i dont want to be like this even though no one know i am. i just dont want it to go so far as to me saying it outloud, you know? can someone help me?

2007-09-09 14:02:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Hi everyone!

Why cant we always be happy ?

What makes you happy no matter what and where you are like bad skol + work, like what do you think of + do to make you take your mind off of things, relax, enjoy life ?

Besides, friends, family, sleeping, eatting, exersing, playing with your pets.

thanks for helping !

2007-09-09 13:44:02 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

It is one I have had more than once. I believe I know the meaning, but I want to hear what others have to say.

I am riding on a train, and it is nighttime. I am the only person in my compartment, and I can see the dark countryside moving by--there are almost no lights, only the moon. I seem to be dressed neatly, but I am not sure exactly what I am wearing, other than that I know I am wearing a skirt. There is a small travel case in the overhead bin above the seat across from me, but I don't know if it is mine.

There are people moving around the train, in the corridors, and while I understand their language, I cannot make any of them answer me when I ask them where we are going.

The train begins to slow, and I walk to the head of the car, and step out onto the platform to hang my head over and see why we are slowing down. This is what I see ahead of me:

http://www.remember.org/jacobs/BirkEntrance.html

I have no idea if I am German or Jewish.

What are your ideas?

2007-09-09 13:43:03 · 7 answers · asked by Bronwen 7 in Dream Interpretation

I don't mean to upset any women here with this question but..

Is there such thing as an attractive/good looking feminist? I'm asking because, EVERY single feminist that I've meet so far in real life are either, extremelly obesse, hairy, or are manly looking.

I'm just currious

2007-09-09 13:42:29 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

Would it even make an impact if I tried to live on that number and give the rest away to those in need?

2007-09-09 13:33:35 · 2 answers · asked by The Sponge 2 in Economics

This person was not like this at younger ages--I'm trying to figure out what has happened--and if anything needs to be 'fixed'

2007-09-09 13:30:34 · 5 answers · asked by Holiday Magic 7 in Psychology

i was hanging out with one of the olsen twin's, either mary or kate. we were walking around at night in a popular crouded hip area like down town where all the shop's are. it must have been a friday or saturday night. any who let's say mary and i went into a dunkin donut shop which was begining to close. there were big coffee roll's out and i said let's just take one. mary said i dont know that doesnt seem right. i said well it's closing time they are just going to throw them out let's just take it they wont mind. so we did. the worker's looked at us but didnt say anything. we walked out
we then got to this swanky restaurant it was well warn but it was a popular place to be. a bunch of cute boy's were sitting at a table. they wanted me to try to persuade mary to sit with them i eventually got her to do it they started to make out. i sat at the table where tyra banks was she seemed bothered that i was ignoring her. i just watched mary make out.
what do you think this dream mean's?

2007-09-09 13:09:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-09-09 13:01:04 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Social Science