Psychology - January 2007

Say Wow, or Great! or That's Good!
I got a Repsonse back from someone saying not to say that because it sounds patronizing....now that I think about it I really think that THAT is the case (even though I didn't intend to be) but I want to know why? Why is it patronizing?

2007-01-31 15:53:07 · 2 answers · asked by Rachel T. 2

I am using up all my points but I have become enamored with this topic, and I would like to propose the following, racism is NOT about the difference in race but rather the more recognizable differnece in skin color. It would seem to me that if it were racism that racist would be just a offended by blond headed blue eyed buxom blondes from Sweden, as they are by African Americans. Just my thinking.

2007-01-31 15:50:23 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, I like this forum. It is fun to answer and ask questions just to see what is on peoples minds. However, I think the entire forum is overburdened with Christians seeking either to convert you or religious zealots trying to preach doom and gloom.

So, my question is this: How about those that want to preach or recruit keeping their questions in the religion section ONLY. That way those of us that or either are spiritual and non religious or perhaps atheist won't have to listen to this drivvel.

I doub't seriously that when the so called rapture happens there will be many piles of clothing lying around. Give us a break please!

Do you agree or disagree with me. DON'T SPOUT RELIGIOUS THEOLOGY OR RHETORIC. JUST GIVE ME AN IDEA WHETHER RELIGION NEEDS TO STAY IN ONE CATEGORY YEAH OR NEAH.

2007-01-31 15:44:16 · 15 answers · asked by Ole Charlie 3

For the past couple of nights I have dreamt I was held at gun point. The first time I was held at gun point by a teenage boy then last nights dream was an older man.

Last night after the held at gun point dream, I flashed to me holding my stomach and basically it was me pregnant. In the next flash I was on a beach with a little baby girl holding her so tight. She was my daughter.

What do these dreams mean?

2007-01-31 15:43:10 · 15 answers · asked by Poetic Jezebel 3

this is not a question this is a statement. the matrix is a possibilty and i have not been "watching to many movies" i believe that the idea of the matrix is a reality, what do you think?

2007-01-31 15:42:46 · 9 answers · asked by foolthatpool 2

What are all the physical descriptions of the major characters in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?

2007-01-31 15:40:51 · 1 answers · asked by Creative Name 3

You can spend what's left after bills (theirs and yours) and if you enjoy what you've bought too much, it gets broken or stolen. They never buy you anything or say thank you for anything you may do for them, but they expect you to be grateful to them. They lie to you and behave childishly at you knowing what a burden they are and they don't HAVE to change or consider your feelings....after all they do let you spend their money!?
This is a morals/ethics and psychology question.
SO, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

2007-01-31 15:39:27 · 16 answers · asked by Knuckledragger 4

To my shame I'v been told I'm to critical of others,I'v all ways knowen it is easy to find bad things in others more so than good. and when it comes to criticism of my self. I like to think if I can see some thing in what being said I will be the first to addmit it and say sorry or take note of it for futcher ref... in any event I like to know what others have to say on this matter and any addvice on how not to be critical of others. THank You in addvance. yours in J. C. peter william lack. and do have a nice day.

2007-01-31 15:34:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-31 15:33:06 · 3 answers · asked by AMR 1

I already ordered books on Asperger's Syndrome, but it will take time to be shipped, at the mean time some first-aid guidelines would be very helpful to me. Please Help.

2007-01-31 15:32:40 · 7 answers · asked by seian_j 2

I know from experience that any decent-looking and reasonably confident female can get guys to do pretty much anything she wants. Not just by sexual favors either! I have no doubt that if a girl posted on the internet that her fantasy was to have her car washed and detailed every weekend she have men flying in from other states just to do it. Guys spend hundreds/thousands of dollars at strip clubs just to have a pretty girl talk to them for an hour. If you had a hot female sit naked in a tub of water you could put the water in little bottles and men would buy them. Let's see a guy talk his way out of a speeding ticket from a female officer vs the other way around - fat chance! And don't even get me started on the Trojan War. Why do women voluntarily give up so much of their power to men. Often as not we don't appreciate it...

2007-01-31 15:25:45 · 12 answers · asked by AmigaJoe 3

i am a really quiet and shy person. can anyone give me tips on how to be louder, more confident and possibly funnier or something?

2007-01-31 15:20:16 · 8 answers · asked by rt1290 6

does anyone know a site?

2007-01-31 14:56:14 · 4 answers · asked by muhammad c 1

I have worked in bars for 16 or so years. I have been a Dancer, waitress, bartender, hostess, manager and not in that particular order. I also have MS which has been rearing its ugly head a lot lately. I had to quit working and even going to bars due to either my intolerance for drunks or my alcohol tolerance: it just isn't fun anymore. Since I quit, I have lost all but a couple of my friends. I do understand that bar buddies are not friends but several of these folks I really believed were for good. Well, I have been "T" (bar persona) for so long that with out her I feel boring and even a little unpleasant. I no longer crave gossip, parties, late nights, or large groups of people who know me. My sister says I am becoming a shut in. Is being alone, for once in my life, and enjoying my hobbies so bad? I can absolutely be in my house not answer the phone, the door, or talk to anyone for days. Am I becoming a shut in?

2007-01-31 14:55:25 · 10 answers · asked by majikmachelle 1

I am not sure what it is. Please gie personality charaterics if possible

2007-01-31 14:49:53 · 5 answers · asked by JM 1

2007-01-31 14:39:18 · 7 answers · asked by sith 1

If you dreamed you were suppose to kill someone. And you once you woke up, you felt like you needed to kill that person but you didn't because your a good human being. The next day, that person, whom you were suppose to kill, kills several people. Would you feel responsible in anyway, would you say something?

2007-01-31 14:38:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dreamt a group of people (including me) were looking at the stars in the sky. Suddenly a cluster of stars started moving simultaneously in all different directions and then crashed somewhere near me. Then this fire creature arose from the crash (about 50 feet tall) and started running. Well, this creature was killing people just by running because it would set fire to anything near it. It suddenly appeared close to me and I died before I could even move.

Then I woke up....dream over. What could this possibly mean? For whatever reason, this dream is haunting me.....does anyone have a clue?

2007-01-31 14:31:41 · 6 answers · asked by kelliandjay 3

me and a friend of mine been fighting for over 3 months, even tho we both wanna be together, lately i had an emotional-brekadown infront of him and he's like this must end. the day after, i called and apologized about the drama iv been causing and i told him it's not fair that he judge me for the way i was that time, cause we know each other for around 4 years! he was like ok no problem..
now, we'r back.. kinda better.. i mean i lost a lot of the feelings i had for him, and he got pretty much cocky on me! i asked him wheather he got back bcz he wants to or bcz I wanted to, he said bcz i aplogized and he wants us 2 b friends, long story short...
Now, i think that he think that iv DYING over him and i cant live w\o when the truth is i just dont wanna lose a friend nor the good relationship we had back then bcz of hard phase i went through..
i feel so bad about myself that he thinks that, that im weak and that he's better than me.. wat should i do?

2007-01-31 14:30:48 · 3 answers · asked by anne_anne 2

What are all the physical descriptions of the major characters in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?

2007-01-31 14:20:30 · 1 answers · asked by Creative Name 3

Is it wrong to lie to avoid confrontation or to keep from revealing very private and personal reasonings?

2007-01-31 14:17:47 · 13 answers · asked by sarahjanevach 1

I am a Ph.d student. I have good hygene, I wear decent clothes, and I am very respectful of people. I have to be in group discussion with this "clique" of 5 other doctoral students who REFUSE to look at me when I speak. When I talk, they look at the floor, the wall, or their watch or leave to the bathroom. I noticed thatI get IGNORED and nobody talks to me no matter how friendly I am. They REFUSE to even say hello to me. I am the new person and nobody wants to give me the chance to know me. The only time I saw one of them look at me , is when he scowled and glared at me for 3 seconds. Why do they ignore and snub me for no reason? I am new in this class and everyone else knows each other. But still, I am treated as if I am INVISIBLE and it really bothers me that they REFUSE to look at me when I speak or when they speak. Any reasons why if I look and act like a normal person?

2007-01-31 14:15:57 · 12 answers · asked by TiredofIdiots 4

What are all the physical descriptions of the major characters in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?

2007-01-31 14:07:51 · 1 answers · asked by Creative Name 3

2007-01-31 14:01:59 · 6 answers · asked by Kate 3

I believe I have an obsessive-compulsive personality trait. I prefer things to be in order. The obsessive part is the one that really bothers me. When I make a mistake, or when somebody does something unjust against me, I obsess over those. It is not healthy; and I believe it is a waste of time. Do you have any suggestion as to how I can avoid such obsessive thoughts?

2007-01-31 13:54:47 · 6 answers · asked by Scholarly 1

Mine was when I moved from my home in L.A.

2007-01-31 13:44:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

What if this isn't true and none of us exist?

2007-01-31 13:33:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think that beyond having the greatest taste in music, she encourages people to write and engages their imaginations.

I ♥ Sunshine

2007-01-31 13:31:04 · 5 answers · asked by Me, Thrice-Baked 5

I mean this question seriously, and I mean to exclude from the question those dislikes which are based on cultural attitudes alone, such as certain cultural distaste for foods, such as our distaste for insects as food). I mean, on a totally individual level, why do we hate certain foods? It can't all be psychological, can it?

I can't stand soy and fish, and my boyfriend can't stand celery and mayonnaise.

I have often wondered, Is this our body's way of telling us that for some individual and physical reason, we should not have these foods?

Is it a misfire with the tastebuds?

Do any of you have a more informed and scientific answer to this question?

2007-01-31 13:19:28 · 2 answers · asked by Eleazar's Daughter 2

how do u get more of this stuff.. i want some

2007-01-31 12:52:55 · 11 answers · asked by brunnetebabee89 1