Social Science - 24 November 2007

2007-11-24 08:15:55 · 12 answers · asked by momi 3 in Psychology

i think i am getting anxious , since i need to find a job
and i have couple of companies in mind..
But the thought of customizing my cover letter and sending it to them through email just gives me a panic attack . I don' t know why ??
then later when I do make up my mind to do this , i lose interest in the company all together and make up a lame excuse and NOT DO IT!!
What is wrong with me. Am i crazy??
i need a job ( that's the bottom line )

2007-11-24 08:04:19 · 2 answers · asked by sum142121 1 in Psychology

2007-11-24 07:54:53 · 4 answers · asked by zclifton2 6 in Sociology

What did you do to break it? How do you replace their bad habit with a different activity? How were you firm w/yourself whenever you felt weak.

2007-11-24 07:50:49 · 18 answers · asked by nina 2 in Psychology

If you are unsure of what this theory is, here is a brief summary:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_oil

I find this theory quite fascinating. And I do think it could happen one day, but its impossible to predict when it could begin, as the technology of oil extraction and refinement, as well as oil efficiency, seems to be always increasing.

What do you think?

Will this ever happen?

And if so, when?

If not, why not?

2007-11-24 07:40:50 · 4 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Economics

Teens are being given the wrong answers because people don't know they are children. I do not wish to make it easy for people to target children. I wish to make sure the kids aren't abused over stupid questions or answers. If we are going to have an open community the answers will be different for children and adults in the social sciences. Please vote in the suggestion forum for this important issue. Have you seen a need for this feature?

2007-11-24 07:38:41 · 2 answers · asked by Jen 5 in Sociology

What are some clues?

2007-11-24 07:24:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I am 16. i am so stressed right now. i am taking 2 ap and 2 honors classes. im a junior in high school and i feel so pressured. i cannot drop these classes either. ifeel like if i do bad in these classes,i won't get into a good college. and then that will mess up the rest of my life...and on top of that. my social life is really bad right now. should i even be worrying about my social life when i am going to college in a year and a half??? i don't know but i do worry about it way too much. b/c at my old school i was popular then i moved and now i think i am stressed b/c i am not living up to my potential. i don't know what to do. waiting 2 years until college is so hard. highschool is so hard what can i do??? i hate my school ever since i moved 2 years ago i never adjusted and i hate living where i live. i just can't wait until college. what can i do to reduce my stress and make time go faster before i have a nervous breakdown or somethign????

2007-11-24 06:48:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-11-24 06:35:39 · 6 answers · asked by cedykeman1 6 in Sociology

2007-11-24 06:22:57 · 9 answers · asked by UnboundClouds 5 in Psychology

2007-11-24 06:06:10 · 10 answers · asked by Pen 5 in Gender Studies

Does this mean we export a lot of stuff to China or that China exports a lot of stuff to us? I'm so confused......

2007-11-24 05:38:44 · 3 answers · asked by madison k. 2 in Economics

I am trying not to look as erotic things, and to keep from touching body parts but my drive is still annoying. My mind keeps bring up images and causing me to get aroused. What makes this worse is that I am watching videos on how do deal with women and negative emotions so the videos are not helping.

The video I watched yesterday said to stop looking at erotic things and touching body parts. The video said it should better motivate you to go out and practice attracting women, which will help you, build confidence.

I need help.

2007-11-24 05:24:44 · 16 answers · asked by John J 1 in Psychology

2007-11-24 05:24:25 · 8 answers · asked by nani 1 in Psychology

.... who is really the one that betrayed you?? Was it

- the other person, or
- your expectations?

2007-11-24 05:14:57 · 17 answers · asked by Alice in Wonderbra 7 in Psychology

being on here?
We get to sneak a peek into other peoples minds from behind the screen/monitor?

2007-11-24 05:06:13 · 3 answers · asked by Soundproof 6 in Psychology

About two years ago my husband underwent his fourth vasectomy, poor guy, I begged him not to put himself thru that pain again. The other not I had a dream and a red cloaked figure told me that they were going to heal me as a 'gift,' because I was going to need my strenghth. The next night I had a dream that I was going to have another baby. The last time my husband was in the hospital he had a dream that we were to have one more child and it was to be a boy. He got out of bed and looked out the window and two men he said he remembered from a past life were standing there looking at his room window. They than waved to him and walked away. Than last night I was told that Carabiu was to be this child's animal. What does all of this mean. I don't mid having another child, especially a boy, we currently have one boy and four daughters. Our situation isn't the worse, but it could definately be a lot better. What do these dreams mean, and is my subconcious telling me I'm pregnant?

2007-11-24 05:04:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

I've heard that sociopaths are usually motivated by whatever is best for them, but I was wondering if there are other motivations too. For instance, would you help someone who's helped you in the past (even if there's no immediate benefit for you)? Or would you try to keep a promise that you'd made, even if it causes you trouble?

Thanks for helping me to understand this!

(best answer will go to the sociopath with the most in-depth answer)

2007-11-24 04:52:54 · 10 answers · asked by A Stranger in a Strange land 1 in Psychology

Wife made me sit through "Marie Antoinette" last night.

A Sofia Coppola movie is like the Talking Heads description of Heaven: "A place where nothing ever happens."

2007-11-24 04:49:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

"Megan gets an e-mail, or a message from Josh on her MySpace on Oct. 15, 2006, saying, 'I don't know if I want to be friends with you any longer because I hear you're not nice to your friends,'" Tina Meier said.

Someone using Josh's account was sending cruel messages and Megan called her mother, saying electronic bulletins were being posted about her, saying things like, "Megan Meier is a slut. Megan Meier is fat," according to the Associated Press.

The cyber exchange devastated Megan, who was unable to understand how and why her friendship unraveled. The stress and frustration was too much for Megan, who had a history of depression.

Tina Meier discovered her daughter's body in a bedroom closet on Oct. 16, 2006. Megan had hanged herself and died a day later.

But six weeks after Megan's death, the Meiers learned Josh Evans never existed. A mother, who had learned of the page from her own daughter, told the Meiers a neighborhood mom had created and monitored Evans' profile and page.

2007-11-24 04:31:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

I think it´s hillarious, and get all giggly. I feel mean in a good way :)

2007-11-24 04:30:36 · 23 answers · asked by Carina K 1 in Gender Studies

What do you think
a Psychologist,
an anthropologist
and a sociologist would have to say about suicide?
What would be some questions they would ask?

2007-11-24 04:23:16 · 5 answers · asked by *Miss C* 3 in Sociology

Okay. I have them every night. And I can control anything in my dreams (but I can't change items randomly or sort of, like, do magic.) I also sometimes have OBEs. And once I died in a dream (stabbed in the chest) and I felt all dizzy and everything disappeared, and then I came back and I was fine. There have been a lot of other really weird things going on in my dreams. And I can stop them whenever I want, and my senses and stuff are the same as in real life. Is this abnormal? Because I feel really creeped out...

2007-11-24 04:21:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

its creepy...but sometimes, i'm a different person. i argue with myself alot. Sometimes, the good one has to tell the bad one to stop. She's the brain(the smart one that is). and generaly prevents me from doing stupid things and has a consept of 'consiquences'

unforunatly, the other one is realy strong. tryes to overpowere the COMMEN SENCE that i DO have. she wants to hurt others and herself. most of the time i dont.


I SWEAR, I'M REFERING TO THE SAME PERSON!! ME!!!

but why? why am i like this? thers a war in my head!

2007-11-24 04:17:53 · 6 answers · asked by OMGWHO?? 6 in Psychology

In other words-can a person who feels as if they aren't good enough for their partner ever suceed in that relationship?

I want to see what people here in GWS think.. :)

2007-11-24 04:03:28 · 16 answers · asked by ? 6 in Gender Studies

2007-11-24 03:46:05 · 12 answers · asked by Nikhil R 1 in Economics

Okay this is not about just one dream but many dreams. All the dreams however have the same theme.

I am in danger and I am being chased. I try to hide and save myself (obv). Also in EACH dream there are people who try to save me, even if it means risking their lives. I never get hurt in any dream. Also in all dreams I escape at the end and finish the "villian" of the dream.

However in real life I am extremely helpful and loyal, however in the dreams, I do not remain loyal to the people who try to save me. Whenever I find the oppurtunity to run, I forget all about them and run for my own life.

I will give you some examples ..

Once, I was in an abondoned tower with its top blown of. And there were crows and vultures all around the tower, trying to pick out my eyes. I was desperately trying to hide. Then there was this boy (who told me he has a crush on me) who asks me to go and hide in a room. He lookes the door and stands infront of it so no one can enter.

2007-11-24 03:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

2007-11-24 03:28:49 · 4 answers · asked by Class of '09 3 in Psychology

2007-11-24 03:23:03 · 10 answers · asked by La Santa Inquisizione 3 in Anthropology

The famous film by Luis Bunuel.

Here is a link to Roger Ebert's essay on it if you have never seen it:

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19990725/REVIEWS08/907250301/1023

2007-11-24 03:17:09 · 3 answers · asked by Steve-O 5 in Gender Studies