Psychology - October 2006

This is the last of the 'cult series' as I suppose it has become. And it isn't a question per se, more of a series of statements.

Well, I wasn't completely honest with those that answered (and if you have no idea what I am refering to, just go view my past questions). You see, my question had nothing to do with religion.

I am writing a thesis, actually, and needed Guinea pigs. And where better to find them then on here?

It WAS an experiment, no lie there. And the whole religion-as-a-cult thing was brought up by my grandmother a few years ago. I DID try out many religions but now believe that there IS a god, but none that are worshipped by orginised religion. That was all true.

It was what my experiment was about that was a lie. I am writing a thesis on how people today are unwilling to accept what questions life as they know it. I could have easily asked a question regarding the existance of aliens, questioning the government. However, I knew religion would upset many more

2006-10-28 08:23:51 · 9 answers · asked by Smo 4

A grifter has entered thehome of my wealthy sister, who is very gullible and does not see this but her friends and family do. She is feinitely a grifter just beginin her agenda.What are ways to get this person out of her life?

2006-10-28 08:20:50 · 2 answers · asked by suzanneoneill1 1

Most people are very conscious of what is right or wrong and I don't mean that in the religious or ethical perspective, but basic things such as smoking, exercising, etc. We all often end up not doing the right thing or procrastinate! How can we develop good discipline and is this studied under any specific scientific discipline (I suspect psychology)?

2006-10-28 07:15:44 · 13 answers · asked by Ashraf H 1

Several times a day I find myself discussing different things, with myself. I'll be talking out loud & be having a real conversation (arguing with myself sometimes). When I realize I'm doing it I stop, but it happens all the time. Is this regular? (I even found myself having a discussion with myself about asking about this on here).

2006-10-28 07:09:38 · 17 answers · asked by filotofo 1

I always look forward to the cooler days of fall after enduring summer in a hot climate. I look forward to being able to wear sweaters and tights and not sweating the minute I go outside. However I find it hard to get motivated no matter what plans I make. I plan to get up early in the morning and then find it difficult to get up before 9. I just want to lay in bed more. I don't have to be at work till the afternoon so I don't have to get up. I find myself putting stuff off that I planned to do because I got up too late. Part of it has to do with the shorter days as I live in a bad neighborhood and am trapped inside at dark, which in the winter means 5 pm. I know this has something to do with it and I cant change that but I wish there was something I could do to get up earlier and get more done. I am ok once I get up but I find myself resetting my alarm when it goes off any time I set it to get up early. I suffer from year round depression but it is worse in the fall.

2006-10-28 06:58:43 · 16 answers · asked by reallyfedup 5

Do you think that doctors and scientists should tamper with intelligence and try to make mentally handicapped people more intelligent? Why or why not?

2006-10-28 06:57:52 · 9 answers · asked by xkrista44x 2

He said I succeeded. I can not imagine myself being in that position. To start of, I am Rachael Smith and I dream to be an actress. I am into fashion music and love jewelry. As, I was saying, a man ran into me during the additions, saying I am selected one of the top ten girls in the new movie. I couldn’t believe my ears but, I was listing to something I always wanted to here. My long bangs covered my eyes and I couldn’t picture the man. I stuck out my hand and tucked my bangs behind my ears and looked straight at him. It was Mr. Knapp, my 12 English teacher. I took my bag and left the room. Rachael is a kind of a person who likes to extend her reach up above the sky. She tries to never give up towards her dreams.

2006-10-28 06:47:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 06:41:11 · 9 answers · asked by nneka n 1

People, usually the very same set of people, send emails with inspirational .ppt presentataions, about love, family, friendship, caring for the elderly and so on. They are usually accompanied by soft visuals in blue and sometimes with good music. Is it a method of escape from reality from our loneliness or disturbed relationships or is it abdication of responsibility? Could some psychiatrists reply please?

2006-10-28 06:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by maradnusro 3

When I was little I was always excited about trying new things but as an adult I dread the idea (?!). How can I find enjoyment in order to seek out new adventures?

2006-10-28 06:29:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it subjectivity random choice, an artifact of your brain and consciousness being split, along with the rest of the world that makes our experiences seem random? The universe is, in effect, performing umpteen split-brain operations on us all the time. The randomness apparent in nature ia a consequence of the continual splitting into mutually unobserable worlds. Two consciousnesses in the same skull. Remember one of my past questions where I stated their might be another earth with an exact duplicate of us doing what we are doing, but in a different way that's to our benefit? Could this split-brain solution be what I had in mind back then? In case you should ask, No! I have not been watching tv or reading science-fiction books (I don't do either.)

2006-10-28 06:17:37 · 3 answers · asked by ZORRO 3

2006-10-28 06:16:10 · 31 answers · asked by goodbye and good luck :-) 1

if the answer is yes, is there a cure or a way for that person to get out of that spell?

2006-10-28 06:06:31 · 10 answers · asked by Gina 1

if the answer is yes, is there a cure or a way for that person to get out of that spell?

2006-10-28 06:04:14 · 8 answers · asked by Gina 1

if the answer is yes, is there a cure or a way for that person to get out of that spell?

2006-10-28 06:03:31 · 12 answers · asked by Gina 1

i set low goals.. i am worried about my future .. but i just out the best as something never due to me.. and i just ignore it.. i always aim for the border.. and am happy being average.. is it ok to be this way??

2006-10-28 06:01:24 · 13 answers · asked by anamika 2

this Indian superstar is not handsome but has a great personality and all the women are mad about him.

2006-10-28 05:54:28 · 16 answers · asked by observer 4

What do u think is the recipe of happiness?

2006-10-28 05:39:02 · 9 answers · asked by moakakia 1

have u ever noticed that ppl tend to turn extremely anti towards others they once believed in? e.g- in an organisation/group/class there might be some ppl who can't get along with certain others so they dislike them. but those who were once friends with ppl & later broke away don't just dislike but hate them too.
i don't think sense of betrayal is the only reason.
for, even in the case of religion, if a person converts & then out of dissatisfaction converts back to his/her previous religion why can't they be respectful towards the other religion or simply disbelieve it like other non-believers instead of being insulting towards it?

2006-10-28 05:39:00 · 2 answers · asked by pioneer 2

ok! i really dont know y im askin this. i just hate my life. i dont have a single fren that i can trust. i will always n up wit a fight. n yes...u mite say that it was my fault. but i seriously think it is not. i tried to be nice. i tried to pretend but it never works. im a very honest person to say n i hate liars. even a small lies hit me teribbly. i just dont get it...y people pretend all d time. i cant. they said bad thing about someone but still mantain good smile n good relationship wit them. y are they like that. if i dont like that people i will avoid them.n most of the time i dont like a lot of people because they fake! help me. should i be fake as well to be in or should i be myself n be lonley?

2006-10-28 05:22:58 · 11 answers · asked by bellala 1

please dont say having kid`s or relationships its so boring give me some other examples thank you

2006-10-28 05:15:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

like...travelling & taking up different hobbies; even if you want to produce quality paintings you need quite some money

thanks

2006-10-28 05:10:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i yawn and start tapping my feet can`t help it

2006-10-28 05:07:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can the twain be made to consistently and effectively meet in action in our lives? And if not, why not? Share your thoughts please.................

Why did the geese waddle home?
http://www.foundationsmag.com/geese.html

2006-10-28 05:05:50 · 10 answers · asked by Seeker 4

How would you describe your personality, and what qualities do you think you have?........

2006-10-28 04:51:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Basically, do you become the victim of your own success?

2006-10-28 04:46:00 · 9 answers · asked by falzalnz 6

such as cancer ect and other mental illnesses?

2006-10-28 04:44:23 · 19 answers · asked by csnape2003 3

Is someone who knows lots of facts and can retain information intelligent or is there far much more to it than that?
What about being clever? How do you define a clever person from someone who isn't as clever?

2006-10-28 04:11:36 · 7 answers · asked by bluenose 4

i'm planning to inseminate a girl but i think that's impossible. PICTURE THIS! you are a very ugly person(who has so inferior traits also) who luckily found a very loving and beautiful woman. I don't like to disappoint my wife and my future child... if ever i'll be contributing lot of characteristic to our child. i know that the child will never be my child if i do AI, but i don't like to imagine how my child's life would be. i don't want my child's life as dark as mine. after our weddding, i put some sleeeping pills on my wife's drink and then... i thought of having a very drunk handsome man in our bed and have sex with her... well... i didn't. Know what? i pulled my new office mate with me and made him drunk... i asked him if she would like a girl for a night... and of course he said YES! i felt happy and devilish at that time... it is just i don't want to see my wife in bedwith another man. but it is completely ok with me if it's not me child. I HATE MY SELF VERY MUCH... sorry

2006-10-28 04:09:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Totally reduce you to jello?

2006-10-28 04:01:36 · 4 answers · asked by Feathery 6