Psychology - March 2007

I am now in my 40's,my husband is in his 50's and we simply do not want,have never wanted to have children.Today a women actually asked me if we were trying,and maybe I should have invitro!When I told her we have no desire for kids she threw her head back and seemed in pain.When will this stop?

2007-03-27 10:24:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a bad habit of smiling at the stupidest, most inappropriate times.
In class I frequently start smiling and having to hold back laughter for absolutely no reason. I just start smiling.
This happens when I`m trying to say something bad, like if there`s a funeral or if someone got in trouble.
I really want to stop! What should I do??

2007-03-27 10:14:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which of the following variables best represents the power of personal characteristics as antecedents to interpersonal attraction?

a) propinquity
b) conveying liking
c) physical attractiveness

2007-03-27 10:10:10 · 4 answers · asked by Vikki 2

Autism is a growing condition which will impact all of us in many ways when the children of today become the dependent adults of tomorrow.

2007-03-27 10:08:46 · 4 answers · asked by Cheryl H 1

Which of the following variables best represents the power of interpersonal behaviors as antecedents to interpersonal attraction?

a) propinquity
b) conveying liking
c) physical attractiveness

2007-03-27 10:07:35 · 6 answers · asked by Vikki 2

My son is 8 and we have seen more and more anxieties beginning to surface, which leads to perseverations, and repeating of lines from televisions and computer at school. Awhile back a doctor wanted to try him on Prozac, without even really knowing all his symptoms so I was skeptical at the time. But now, I have heard many success stories pertaining to peoples use of it in their child with Autism. If you have used it on your child, what symptoms were you trying to control and did it help?

2007-03-27 10:07:15 · 1 answers · asked by bbdavis6469 2

My son is 8 and we have seen more and more anxieties beginning to surface, which leads to perseverations, and repeating of lines from televisions and computer at school. Awhile back a doctor wanted to try him on Prozac, without even really knowing all his symptoms so I was skeptical at the time. But now, I have heard many success stories pertaining to peoples use of it in their child with Autism. If you have used it on your child, what symptoms were you trying to control and did it help?

2007-03-27 10:06:15 · 0 answers · asked by bbdavis6469 2

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2007-03-27 09:44:19 · 3 answers · asked by STORMY K 3

im 29, and in the face, im ageing quite rapidly.
im balding badly, i have 2 missing, front, lower teeth.
i really do worry how im ever gonna find someone nice, someone that i choose, a young girl in her 20s?
does any other guy got this problem?.
i wont lower my standards and just accept anyone...someone older or maturer. no i wont. hell would freeze over 1st.
i want someone who i choose, but im worried i wont be able to get any girl like this because of how i look

2007-03-27 09:39:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 09:34:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 47, wife, mom of three, nice home, a good life for the most part. Thing is I'm tired of being who I felt I was suppose to be all my life. I want to start telling the truth about life. I want to curse when I'm angry ( saying the F word in my house, my parents house, has always been a huge no-no). When people piss me off I want to tell them so without keeping all my feelings in and being sweet and tactful. When someone makes me happy, I just want to lay a hug and kiss on them instead of thinking about it and wondering if they would mind...etc.
I want to shake off all the niceties, all the rules and just be. I'd still be me--I'd still be a good person, just honest to myself and others. Thing is would my family and friends freak out? Would they think I was losing it? Recently when I yelled out a "F*ck!" because I stubbed my toe, etc...my family gets very weird and talk about how mom said the F word. (my youngest is 14-oldest 21-all at home)
Can't grown-ups grow up too?

2007-03-27 09:32:57 · 1 answers · asked by brodiemojo 2

I was also wondering why the big book doesn't have one single, verifiable reference in it. It's all anecdotal, and chock full of OPINIONS. You know the opinions to a--holes ratio on this planet??? 1:1!

2007-03-27 09:31:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

You walked lightly into my life
Captivating and lovely to my mind,
At first, I never cared who you were
Now I don’t know who I am without you,
You kissed me
I felt my world change,
You held me
I heard my heart awaken,
You loved me
And my soul was born anew
You walked lightly into my life
Now my heart knows who you are
And with every breath
And every step
I take down lonely roads,
Your hand is my staff
Your voice is my guide
Your strength my shelter
You’re passion my awakening.
You walked lightly into my life,
And all my pain
You took as your own,
And all my fears
You cast into the sea,
All my doubt
Lost in your eyes,
You walked lightly into my life
And no matter if you choose to stay or go,
My life is forever changed,
Just because you loved me
For a moment in time.
And because I choose
To love you
For the rest of mine.

2007-03-27 09:22:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The more people are in a group, the more nervous I get when it's my turn to speak. Is there anything I can do? This affects my work during meetings. There are about 16-17 people in my workgroup.

2007-03-27 09:21:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am always dreaming about being lost or getting lost.

2007-03-27 08:59:38 · 8 answers · asked by Tor 4

My boss is a moody woman who thinks she can say and do whatever she wants. She is not always polite when she talks to the staff who respect her because of her temper and her position. Today I answered back! She didn't appreciate it. In fact it was as if she wanted me to and put me down.

How do you react in front of such difficult people?

2007-03-27 08:55:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boss is a moody woman who thinks she can say and do whatever she wants. She is not always polite when she talks to the staff who respect her because of her temper and her position. Today I answered back! She didn't appreciate it. In fact it was as if she wanted me to and put me down.

How do you react in front of such difficult people?

2007-03-27 08:54:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

EVER SINCE I WAS A SMALL CHILD I COULD TELL IF SOMEONE OR AN ANIMAL WAS GOING TO DIE. I CAN ALSO TELL YOU THE SEASON THEIR DEATH WILL OCCUR, AND THE YEAR THEY WILL PASS. IT'S LIKE I CAN TELL YOU IF YOU WILL LIVE TO BE OLD OR DIE YOUNG. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS WHEN I WAS SMALL, BUT I'VE LEARNED TO USE IT, OR DEAL WITH IT THROUGH THE YEARS. IT'S NOT AN OFF AGAIN, ON AGAIN THING EITHER, IT'S CONSTANT AND FOLLOWS ME EVERY DAY, EVERY HOUR, EVERY SECOND. IS THERE ANYONE ELSE THAT CAN DO THIS. I'VE ONLY SPOKEN TO A VERY FEW PEOPLE OF THIS DURING MY LIFE, AND AFTER KNOWING ME, AND SEEING IT FOR THEMSELVES DO THEY ACTUALLY BELIEVE ME. PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY.

2007-03-27 08:54:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boss is a moody woman who thinks she can say and do whatever she wants. She is not always polite when she talks to the staff who respect her because of her temper and her position. Today I answered back! She didn't appreciate it. In fact it was as if she wanted me to and put me down.

How do you react in front of such difficult people?

2007-03-27 08:53:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 14 and I haven't gained any reputation as anything else but smart. I crave succeeding socially, without being the stereotypical teen. I don't want to seem desperate, but I desperately need someone to talk to–guy or girl.

2007-03-27 08:50:08 · 3 answers · asked by Liz 3

Which person best illustrates the concept of conflict during the anal stage?
A. Martin bites his nails.
B. Karen becomes extremely dependent upon her boyfriends.
C. Katie is sexually active.
D. Sean is excessively neat and clean.

Which of the following reflects the beliefs of existentialists?
A. Defense mechanisms keep us from seeing the world as it is.
B. Our parents can determine our behaviors.
C. Freedom is an illusion determined by social forces.
D. We are totally free to do what we choose with our lives.

The period from age five to six years through adolescence is called the __________ stage.
A. phallic
B. oral
C. genital
D. latency

The difference between Jung's theory and Freud's theory is that Jung
A. didn't emphasize the sexual instincts.
B. was not a psychiatrist.
C. was not interested in the unconscious.
D. did not believe in archetypes.

2007-03-27 08:38:30 · 1 answers · asked by Greg 1

Drew thought that if he asked Tracey to go the movies with him, she would refuse. This would be considered an example of __________ by social-cognitive theorists.
A. modeling
B. encoding
C. expectancies
D. latency

Bob exhibits narrow mindedness, rigidity and shallowness. Based on the five-factor model, he shows a lack of
A. neuroticism.
B. conscientiousness.
C. openness to experience.
D. extraversion.

One criticism of the behaviorist approach is their down playing the importance of
A. experience.
B. situational factors.
C. consciousness and choice.
D. environment.

2007-03-27 08:27:19 · 2 answers · asked by Greg 1

Why is it important for Black Americans to re-build a sense of community that transcends socio-economic boundaries? What can be done to connect the fragmentations we have allowed to divide our race? What are some of the characteristics of a growing and thriving community? How can on-line social networking platforms such as HBCU Connect, Facebook and MySpace best serve to aid in establishing the community that closely mimics the natural communities to which we were accustomed to growing up?

2007-03-27 08:19:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you ever noticed that when you drive a car in your dreams, you can never drive straight and you always hit something or run it off the road?

2007-03-27 08:19:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I seriously don't think I do. I can't sing, dance, act, talk well to pll, make ppl laugh. I mean I can't do anything good. I asked my husband what he thought my talent was and he had to think for a minute. Then he first said, "being nice", then 2 seconds later said, "well no, being too nice is a downfall". I am a 'too nice of person', but it's not like that's would be a talent anywas. Then he said, "you listen well", and really I don't think of that as a talent either. I listen well only cuz I'm too nice to not listen. I mean how is that a talent? Do you have to have a talent? I want one, but I'm just not good at anything:(

2007-03-27 08:18:47 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 08:16:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

be honest, i would choose family and friends i think, does that make me a bad person? what would you choose?

2007-03-27 08:13:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous