Social Science - 16 September 2007

value cures to such things as depression, heart disease, fatigue, and others by altering the economical and social structures to assist in the aid of one's health? It seems as most doctors only look at fixing the body, but would it also be worthwhile to fix one's environment to better conditions and patterns, to prevent further causes in the future?

2007-09-16 16:11:36 · 2 answers · asked by Source 4 in Other - Social Science

How do you properly figure out the MRS along a budget line, I do not know how to correctly figure it out, since I end up with the same MRS all along the line.

2007-09-16 15:59:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

Global economy. Why do real wages and constantly seem to grow and what are business cycles

2007-09-16 15:56:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

2007-09-16 15:55:54 · 9 answers · asked by Shirley B 1 in Psychology

mine was the birth of my son (defining moment in life )
anyone else ?

2007-09-16 15:42:00 · 5 answers · asked by Andrew1968 5 in Psychology

2007-09-16 15:38:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anna J 1 in Psychology

But you know that they are dead and they know too.

2007-09-16 15:32:35 · 8 answers · asked by White 7 in Dream Interpretation

I have made many mistakes which have hurt me. I have done badly in the past and lost love and things which were important to me. I have learned from the mistakes and have improved a lot. Now the problem is that those memories keep coming back to me and i keep thinking if only i had not made those mistakes i could be happy right now. How can i forgive myself and move on.

2007-09-16 15:19:50 · 9 answers · asked by Hello 2 in Psychology

My theories:
A. Men not as successful will be too intimidated. Ex: A man with no degree will assume a woman with a degree will not be interested in him. Men with a degree may feel that a woman without one will be more impressed.
B. Men who are as successful and over 30 have more options. Therefore, why date a 30 year old when he can get a 20 year old?
C. Men think, "If she's over 30, and still hasn't married, then she's waiting for someone I'm not. I better try for a less successful girl."

This is the part where you women think I'm a pig.
I only date much younger women because I'm getting a macabre form of revenge against women my age. In fact, I flaunt it. I remember the games, runarounds, and rejections when I was in my teens and early 20s. Men, you can agree or disagree. Ladies, I believe you get nicer with age because your looks can't bail you out of trouble anymore.

2007-09-16 15:12:03 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

I have to state a person's feelings about the most beautiful place (according to him; it can be your city, country..anything) in a statement. So tell me in one statement (or can be multiple) what do you feel about the most beautiful place that you have seen or is just beautiful for you... THANKS a million guys!! The more quotes I get the better off I am- its a college proj. :)

2007-09-16 15:09:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Since everyone tries to satisfy their desires. But if some people really didn't love themselves, why wouldn't they try to deny themselves as they would with an enemy instead of trying to satisfy their selfish instincts.

2007-09-16 14:51:31 · 1 answers · asked by Joe S 3 in Psychology

Well theres the thing im from a different country and i moved here 2 years ago and sometimes i remember the family from over there and i cant stop myself from crying!! And when a sad song starts playing a fall on my knees and cry!! I go there every summer but this summer i missed it! And that makes me even more sad!! so is ther anything i can do to get this out of my ming and feel like everythings allright??

2007-09-16 14:44:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I have to write a paper on social norms and I have to do something in public (at least 3 times) that isn't a social norm. For some reason I'm completely stumped on this and I have 3 days to write the paper. Any ideas???

I.E.: Trying to have a conversation with someone when they're in the urnal next to you, hugging someone you just met (or a stranger)....something that is not normal in our society.


GET CREATIVE!! I'm really excited about this paper!

2007-09-16 14:38:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

Fraxy and Snappy K.I.S.S.I.N.G. kissing in a tree

now back to our regular newscast as the disapperance of louis b might be linked to the nefarious dou of gender studies villians Fraxy and Snappy

police found Louis B all inchoherent saying ," i promise i wont say that again , you have got believe me i wont say that again"

police have failed to locate Snappy and Fraxy the Bonnie and Clyde of gender and womens studies

Who knows where this mysterious duo will strike next ?

2007-09-16 14:14:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

For women to want as significant a change in society as equality, how is that going to happen, when by nature women are not inclined to engage in real and substantial conflict. Seeking instead to avoid conflict at all costs, by denying the severity of their condition, not wanting to make enemies. Look at every significant social change that has occurred, and see the degree of conflict and anger that was manifested on all sides. And then tell us how is that social change going to happen for women, if you're not angry enough to endure the conflict, voice the anger and bear the stress of doing so.

Shingoshi Dao

2007-09-16 14:14:14 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

I need this for my history class.

2007-09-16 13:47:42 · 4 answers · asked by Sam C 2 in Sociology

I have a b/f of 2months (we have a very bumpy/friends with benefits/lots of fights/past...though I've known this guy for over a year/he never wanted a relationship with me before). So almost 2months ago he suddenly asked me to be his g/f and then about a week later told me he loves me. Though he can't really tell me why, he continues to tell me he loves me to my face and in texts. I ask him why he loves me, and he says that because I am responsible and he wants to see what he can become with me. (he says I make him a better person) Anyway, a few days after those 3words, he asked me to move in with him. His brother is getting an apartment and he wants me to share the extra bedroom with him. Ever since he has asked, he has been literally begging me to make the decision and live with him. It doesn't feel right at all. I don't even think this guy cares about me. We don't go on dates and I can't even rely on him giving me a call when he says he will, yet he's begging me to take the plunge

2007-09-16 13:47:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

At school, I am ALWAYS comparing myself to other people. Like if someone else gets a higher mark then me, instantly the first thought in my mind is I am stupid and they are smarter then me. I have thought like this my whole life and it is quite destructive. How can I change this? I don't really try to compare myself to other people it just comes naturally but I want to stop. How can I stop!?

2007-09-16 13:46:44 · 6 answers · asked by Tim Buck 5 in Psychology

I've always been a worrier. In my last relationship tho, it got out of hand. At first, was fine. But then he began to not treat me well. He was manipulative and neglectful. Talked down to me a lot, and would do things that would upset me-- and then yell at me, say i was "crazy" if i told him how i felt.

It got to the point that I had trouble sleeping, had a horrible self esteem. I would go through my head over and over what was wrong with me for him to treat me the way he did. I was actually on medication for this for a bit.

I'm out of the relationship now and i feel BETTER. i have not felt stressed or anxious since we last spoke 3 months ago.

i'm happy with my progress but i don't want to ever feel that way again. i didnt see it before, but i think the relationship was a trigger to my anxiety. how do i prevent this from happening in future relationships?

2007-09-16 13:43:09 · 3 answers · asked by autumn 1 in Psychology

2007-09-16 13:19:53 · 2 answers · asked by oryboy37 1 in Psychology

What are some common psychological factors in the personal background and family history of people who grow up to be overbearing tyrants, autocratic despots, domineering jerks, and intolerant control freaks?

2007-09-16 12:39:13 · 2 answers · asked by Rita K 1 in Psychology

I just want some insight into this, because I thought anyone in a healthy mental state would love their children and be proud of anything they were blessed with, instead of being jealous?
If you are a mom and find reason to be jealous of your daughter, can you tell me why, and if you think it is right?

Two examples:

I once saw a "Snapped" episode about a woman who ended up killing her daughters because she was jealous that they were so much thinner than she. She would force feed and abuse them constantly.
**If you don't know what Snapped is, it's a show that tells REAL stories of people who murdered others.

I noticed also that my friend's mother would be vicious about her large breasts. My friend told me her mom was always thin and had small breasts, and is self-conscious about them. The way her mom looked at her sometimes, you could tell she was bitter about it.

2007-09-16 12:32:22 · 17 answers · asked by Sambal Oelek 7 in Psychology

Many times, i just think too much. What can i do to just relax and take it easy instead of thinkin about so many things at a time my brain cant process it?

2007-09-16 12:31:09 · 7 answers · asked by Kensington 1 in Psychology

2007-09-16 12:18:23 · 15 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Psychology

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApmpsW59fMaGblmOJBij2evsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070916160204AApDfd7

2007-09-16 12:15:13 · 4 answers · asked by BAMF. 6 in Psychology

Would you spend your life savings, go on a vacation, do something you always wanted to do, spend time with family etc... What would you do?

2007-09-16 12:07:38 · 29 answers · asked by Josh (Trust the universe?) 3 in Psychology

this british girl and a guy said to me no american persons will like me and all of them hate me because of my french nationality.
plus i know of a few people who are spreading bad rumours about me that are false, to make me look bad...how can i deal with this?
plus, do all americans hate me, dislike me?

2007-09-16 12:03:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I asked a question about this already and got some insightful answers about why I am so prone to lying—I think, as someone pointed out, I am afraid to take responsibility for my mistakes.
However, some of my lies don’t ever help me avoid responsibility in the least, so minor they are. And even if they did, I think I should stop anyhow.
What I’ve been doing so far was thinking, before I actually said something, is that true? Is that true? Recently I told the truth about how I broke my parents’ plate (I knocked it with my elbow into the sink—my lie would have been “fingers slipped on soap while washing dishes”).
But this is not easy. For hours, after a minor truth like that, my mind is racing if I could have lied somehow better.
Are there any better methods for keeping myself in check from lying?

2007-09-16 12:03:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-09-16 11:59:53 · 11 answers · asked by KatsLoveBug 3 in Psychology

This is my inverted version of Sarah Blaffer Hrdy's definition of a patriarchy:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvHpxoynsxzLbZFrjyBrq_EYxgt.;_ylv=3?qid=20070915224419AAONXa6

Matriarchies "force men to deliver resources to women without reciprocal credit" other features of matriarchal societies are the elimination of male paternal rights for the express purpose of female promiscuity and families of mixed paternity but undisputed maternity, communal providership of all men but guaranteed lifelong paternal rights to none, aggrandizement of female power, forced providership of all males and competition between males for female attention encouraged over cooperation between males, and the generation of myths that men are abusive, expendable, inferior.

Do you think this is a good description of a matriarchy? Also how much do you think our current society fits this description?

2007-09-16 11:55:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies