Psychology - April 2007

I'm working on my science fair project. My purpose is to find out f you will remember more when you list things by saying them out loud or writing them. I'm giving my "test subjects" a picture with a lot of details and letting them study it for about 5 minutes. Then, I want them to list all the details they can remember by either writing it down or saying it out loud. Please help me and give my your opinion on what's better for you, or better yet, try it! :D Pretty, please? =)

2007-04-18 14:11:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

an abused child goes into social work. a child almost drowns and becomes a paramedic. did something happen to you long ago that paved the path to where you work today? what was it?

2007-04-18 13:59:41 · 7 answers · asked by patzky99 6

2007-04-18 13:41:05 · 11 answers · asked by Sam McGee 1

I see this one guy who works there who I am very attracted to. I have pretty severe anxiety on a normal day to day basis but when I see him it gets 10x's worse. He works in the cheese section so I often have to be near him when I am picking out cheese for a recipe. I get so extremely flustered around him I can hardly speak or walk. Tonight I found myself buying fifteen dollars worth of the wrong cheese after I asked him where the goat cheese section was. After he told me where it was, I couldn't think straight, I felt like a million degrees, I was sweating and basically just freaking out in my head about taking so long to find what I wanted, so I just grabbed something b/c I was afraid to ask him where the specific type of goat cheese was that I wanted. Does anyone have any ideas how I can get over this? It's not the first time I've lost it around a guy I was really into but I usually just avoid that person. In this case I can't b/c it's the only supermarket near me. Help!!!

2007-04-18 13:31:15 · 18 answers · asked by pingponggirl 3

There are many things I like about the U.S., but all the bad stuff just far outweighs anything. What can I do about this? I don't have the power to impeach the president. I guess I have the power to assassinate him, but I don't want to waste my life in jail until I'm executed or whatever.

2007-04-18 13:27:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

like character wise...try me

2007-04-18 13:10:55 · 5 answers · asked by queenellybabe 1

2007-04-18 13:06:46 · 14 answers · asked by Max 5

How do you learn something and place it into long term memory?

2007-04-18 12:48:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

For those who are troubled, and in need of therapy, do you see how negative thoughts impact a person's actions? And can cause harm to innocent people? Do you see how a troubled person needs to stop blaming other people and thinking of revenge and payback for wrongs done to you? Do you see how it ecsalates to irrational behavior and the consequences of ignoring those who need help, when just the slightest bit of extra effort to get help can be so much more beneficial and life saving? I'm not trying to sound like I'm preaching, I have blamed others for things that have happened to me as well. But, the blaming and pointing fingers has to stop. I am just one person, trying to give back to those in need of a bit of hope in their lives. And I am hoping that just a little effort from myself, and anyone else willing, can change our attitudes towards one another, and make a difference. Let me know what you think, please no mean or nasty responses.

2007-04-18 12:14:48 · 2 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7

my hand turns into a fist ,sometimes i might pull on my hair ,and my left leg will shake

2007-04-18 12:14:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Attitude is more important than intelligence.

The mental picture you hold of yourself can either lead to great success or block the road to accomplishment.

Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you are right.

Someone giving you lots of attention can bestow self-esteem upon you without any of your personal involvement.

2007-04-18 12:03:37 · 10 answers · asked by Alyssa R 1

2007-04-18 12:00:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-18 12:00:17 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2

the way i see it is that if there is a point to life then why is there death? i dont know it just makes life seam like some random thing without a point...i just want to see what you people think.

2007-04-18 11:44:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-18 11:42:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

For the past 2 or 3 days, I keep having thoughts that I am going to get hurt badly. It seems to be centered on driving my car. I have never experienced anything like this and I don't necessarily believe in premonitions. However, it really is scaring me and bothering me. When I have these thoughts, I get quick but vivid images of myself getting hurt badly and I can almost feel it. Any thoughts on what might be going on with me?

2007-04-18 11:35:09 · 6 answers · asked by ppaper.wingss 3

2007-04-18 11:04:46 · 3 answers · asked by Samantha 1

see i know a person that has days where hi is thinking right and one day to a noter just doesn't seem to understand cowmen sens .he has a dent on the back of his head and when hes not thinking right you can see in his eyes that hes "not there", emotional explosive anger and possessive at times. if i speak to him with a normal tone of voice and being reasonable, he yells and uses anger very fast. other days he is nice understanding and helpfull. can he have a mental illness?

2007-04-18 10:50:28 · 6 answers · asked by Samantha 1

2007-04-18 10:44:30 · 6 answers · asked by MARIZAAN H 2

My wife gets upset with me when I tell her that I don't want a funeral at all. I would prefer a closed casket (maybe with a photo) available for visitation. Iwouldn't mind friends and family gathering at my house, very informally with food and drinks. Nothing at the cemetary either. I hate funerals and so does everyone else. I have never felt the need to see a dead loved ones corpse in order to gain closure. I thinks funerals are a morbid and and cruel tradition. As far as paying respect to the family that can be done more effectively in the comfortable setting of someones home instead of a funeral home. So what's your opinion on the subject?

2007-04-18 10:42:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-18 10:40:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

someone that you shouldn't be having feelings for in the first place.

2007-04-18 10:14:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't even know if I think it's real, but having read a bit about this sort of thing has really made me think. I am intelligent but I don't do well in school. I am decent looking, caring, and genuine, but I don't do well with relationships. I am not afraid of hard work, but I get distracted very easily when I know that I can't accomplish a goal in a relatively short time and then lose sight of it and let it die out. This all seems to perpetuate itself because the next endeavor I attempt, I start out assuming I am going to face these exact obstacles. And the ultimate result is complete paralysis in terms of attempting anything. I suppose the hardest part is the thought that even if I try to address this, I'll encounter the anxiety and doubt, and then what? ust wondering if this sounds familiar to anyone else? I hate being like this. I started counseling recently, but I wondered if there's anything I can do to forget this phobia, whatever it is, and get on w/ my life?

2007-04-18 09:52:40 · 3 answers · asked by randyken 6

2007-04-18 09:48:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I came across this really gross picture on the internet

http://www.snopes.com/photos/medical/breastrash.asp
Warning: LOOK ONLY IF YOU HAVE A STRONG STOMACH!

It's a fake picture and everything, but I find it interesting, and I keep looking at it. How can I stop myself?

2007-04-18 09:48:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the cause of this and what shoud i do about it.

2007-04-18 09:42:53 · 8 answers · asked by don d 2

Im going through alot right now and everything seems really stressful right now, Im trying to deal with my situation but it's really differcult.

2007-04-18 09:34:27 · 10 answers · asked by dominicandyme22 2

ask outright if the person is thinking of suicide

listen & allow the person to share their feelings

take all threats seriously

report it to a responsible adult

any/all of the above

2007-04-18 09:21:07 · 6 answers · asked by Angel 1

my friend broke up with her boyfriend because he "supposedly cheated". we're not for certain. anyway.. on one of their dates awhile back they did "things" in the movies. she wants me to go to a sleepover thing where he will be because she wants to have sex with him and she thinks if im there it will stop her. im worried about her. then i got invited to see a movie with a friend and this boy who i really like and he likes me too. they are on the same night. my first friend said to go to the movies but i dont want her to do anything bad. i would rather go to the movies but i dont want her to make a mistake.. uhhhg! HELP!

2007-04-18 09:20:57 · 4 answers · asked by Emma 3

I have a weird dream and it happened twice this consecutive past
nights. I was in my old university and I realized while walking alone I had no shoes on but I was dressed in a casual yet pretty way. Then somebody (a hazy classmate) frantically told me one of my friends is gunned down so I rushed to the hospital by running in my bare feet. I was conscious I had no shoes but people in the hospital didn't seem to mind. While waiting in the hall I was seated in a bench very worried my ex-boyfriend (in real life) sat beside me. We chatted and we were both worried and he didn't seem to notice too that I had no shoes on but I was very embarrassed. Then I woke up I told my sister about it and she said that's weird she also dreamt of my ex that same night.

The next night again I am shoe less and wearing a pretty dress while doing some Sunday groceries. What's the meaning there?

2007-04-18 09:15:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous