Social Science - 19 November 2007

I am not afraid of death. I am wondering why so many people are afraid. Is it becuase you think youll go to hell or is it cauz you dont know what hapens?

2007-11-19 05:51:15 · 10 answers · asked by Lil Greek Girl 3 in Psychology

On national geographic, they can show the entire bare breasts of women for minutes at a time and call it "indigenous nudity."

Yet, when Janet Jackson momentarily showed a star covered nipple , there was a big uproar.

Children have as much access to National Geographic as the superbowl.

This is a double standard that the western world has. Are they implying that the "indigenous" women are less human, so it's ok to show them naked like animals?

2007-11-19 05:50:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

In The Undercover Economist, Tim Harford wrote (page 18) about the Green Belt of London, which helps keep rents and house prices in London higher than they would be. He said, "The Green Belt has made property in London scarce relative to the people who want to use it, and of course, strength comes from scarcity."

He went on to say "improved public transport increases the alternatives to renting a place in the city. When a two-hour commute becomes a one-hour commute, and peopole are able to get a seat on the train instead of standing, some decide they'd rather save money and move out of central London. Vacant apartments then appear on the market. Scarcity lessens, and rents fall."

I presume that commuter train services will only get better over time. If this assumption is true, do you think the property prices in London will also decrease as a result?

2007-11-19 05:28:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

2007-11-19 05:12:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Its the best and basic question in the world of psychology!!!!!

2007-11-19 04:57:15 · 7 answers · asked by Arul for U 2 in Psychology

I really try to take criticism gracefully (especially with my art). Sometimes I worry that if I tweak my art too much, for too many peoples' suggestions, then my work might lose what makes it Mine.

How do you know when to listen to a certain person and when not to? (Besides obvious stuff like "if they're your teacher they want to help you" because we're all human)

PS I don't know where to put this so if you have a suggestion for category please let me know.

2007-11-19 04:33:44 · 5 answers · asked by Sambal Oelek 7 in Psychology

I had a dream in which i saved an abandoned dog from drowning, and then while cleaning him, i had to cleanse him off some bugs and insects, and i found some insects in his eyes.. any interpretation?

few days later, i had a dream in which i saved a cousin from drowning?!!!

would someone please help me interpret them?

2007-11-19 04:28:51 · 7 answers · asked by Deema 4 in Dream Interpretation

can you make rings using steam from your mouth on cold days or is it just cigerete smoke???? if so how?

2007-11-19 04:28:30 · 3 answers · asked by DR REAPER 2 in Other - Social Science

So let us all keep answering the inarticulate in the hope some day, with the wind blowing in the right direction it will change.

2007-11-19 04:17:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

I had a (perfect) dream that I came in from a pool then went inside and was playing in this house I apparently lived in in my dream, but have never been in in real life. I was with my ex step sister who I haven't seen in a really long time, my younger brother, and my ex step brother who I also haven't seen in a long time.
They all went up stairs and I got a blanket because I guess it was cold. I went into the living room and there sits this finneee boy who looked practically like Dustin from B5 (lol, so what?! he's fine! ha). So he asks if I want to watch a movie and I said that I did. For some reason he had his shirt off. (Did I mention how much I loved this dream yet?)
So I sit down on the opposite side of the couch and he tells me to get closer, so I do. Eventually we're real close & sharing the blanket (I loved this dream!). Then I hear somebody say the number "62" and then (Unfortunately!) I woke up.

2007-11-19 04:12:13 · 6 answers · asked by »Tiffany- 4 in Dream Interpretation

or do you see it as an integral part of the emotional springboard to higher potential?

2007-11-19 03:48:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I only have tiny windows of time sporadically. I serve my home, family, community, but as a 'professional volunteer' there is no vacation time. I'm limited on funds and have run out of practical fun ideas that cost little or next to nothing. Thanks for your ideas.

2007-11-19 03:44:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I am looking for a psychological viewpoint.

Love Jack

2007-11-19 03:44:09 · 8 answers · asked by Jack 5 in Psychology

It my experience it seems that most women expect a man (stranger) to hold a door open for her.(I've gotten dirty looks when I haven't). Yet, regularly have I have experienced women thoughtlessly let doors close in my face.

2007-11-19 03:32:47 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

According to the following article it does:

http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/609234/main.html

"Women are more comfortable with the idea of childlessness than men, new research shows, and the surprise finding might really reflect differences in how each gender views the pressures of parenthood"

"1962 is the tail end of the Baby Boom, and there definitely was a feeling that having children was what everybody did. The attitudes were definite and specific. Those who couldn't were regarded with pity, and those who could but didn't were disrespected."

According to the article things have changed. Please read

Which is your opinion?

p.s. I was surprised by this article, therefore I am curious about what you all think. It is not a criticism about having or not having children.

2007-11-19 03:29:39 · 22 answers · asked by Flyinghorse 6 in Gender Studies

2007-11-19 03:23:34 · 8 answers · asked by Bill W 【ツ】 6 in Psychology

2007-11-19 03:21:24 · 2 answers · asked by Lain W. 2 in Other - Social Science

I'm 26 and I must say I've become very aware of my mortality...

2007-11-19 02:43:55 · 28 answers · asked by matt2002 2 in Psychology

I keep thinking I'm going to do something bad to someone in my family. I'm only 13 though, and I also have panoc disorder and worry alot. Please help these disturbing inaprropriate thoguths have been with me since last week and its driving me INSANE!

2007-11-19 02:28:53 · 7 answers · asked by Alexx 2 in Psychology

Why are you important?

2007-11-19 02:11:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Like if you're on a date with a man or you're hanging out with a man and you get the impression (for whatever reason) that he wants to have sex with you.... does that make you upset and/or turn you off?

2007-11-19 01:24:40 · 14 answers · asked by egn18s 5 in Gender Studies

Serious, how many times a week do you go without the cell, blackberry, iPhone and laptop? I "chitchat" via text, email and IM pretty much all day (whether is be work related to social), I find myself bored and antsy if I don't have someone to communicate with.

2007-11-19 01:13:29 · 3 answers · asked by Lunar Sarah 4 in Psychology

I am 31 years and haven't been in a relationship for 3 years. I am successful at my career and I'm well rounded. I am in decent shape. But women don't find me attractive. Most of them seem to view me from a diatance with fear and respect. Heck, I'm not even the "best friend" guy.
What do I do to remedy this?
I'm not religious, so church is out. I don't like volunteering or pets. My interests are mostly academic (philosophy, politics) and sports, and groups that deal with these are mostly dominated by men.

I'm a teetotaler, so I hate to go to bars as well.

2007-11-19 01:03:45 · 24 answers · asked by Philosopher's Fool 1 in Psychology

2007-11-19 00:49:36 · 3 answers · asked by diamond_kursed 4 in Economics

Hi there...recently my boyfriend had a car accident, were he hit his head quite serverly.
He has now come round a bit but still cant speak as he still has a trackie in.
The probelm is when i go and visit him he knows who i am and remembers old times, but the next day when i come back and ask him if he remembers me being there yesterday he shakes his head in a no response.
Is this Normal in head trauma patients, or will he always be like this?!
Worried!!
Thanks in advance for any responses!!;)

2007-11-19 00:47:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

When you turn 30, are there anything you dissatisfied or worrying your mind, for example what are your achievements in life, or marriage problems, financial problems, etc?

2007-11-19 00:46:04 · 2 answers · asked by Aoi S 2 in Psychology

I'm a college student with a part-time job in retail. I like my new supervisor, but she has significantly less cognitive ability than several members of her staff. I would estimate that her IQ is probably in the higher double digits (~85-95) while she has several staff members who are in the 130-160 range (students and professionals who just like working for the store.) However, she doesn't seem to realize the gap and often becomes agitated when I try to explain things to her. I find myself having to slow down and explain things to her at a much simpler level, and even then she doesn't always get it.

How to handle this?

2007-11-19 00:45:29 · 4 answers · asked by Jane T 2 in Psychology

He demonstrated the tremendous theoretical power of demand and supply curves, and bequeathed to economics the critical distinction between the short run and the long run.

2007-11-19 00:43:26 · 4 answers · asked by JewJitsu 2 in Economics

Character
Ex : generous, soft, honest, cheerful, optimistic, easy-going, sincere, calm, not think so much, individualistic, not arrogant, compromise etc.

Personality
Ex : Smile easily, talk softly, speak politely, greet others first, using words showing care for others' feeling, etc

2007-11-19 00:41:38 · 2 answers · asked by chayaninsun 1 in Psychology

You know those times when a song just goes into your head and stays there for a really really long time and you get annoyed by it sometimes, or at other times you like the song and maybe you get used to it and eventually getting tired of it... But it still plays in your head until another song comes along and you find yourself listening inside your head all over again... The bad part would be if you don't like the song at all.

Why do songs get stuck in our heads? Is there some kind of psychological phenomenon behind this?

2007-11-19 00:40:39 · 3 answers · asked by J 5 in Psychology