Seriously now, I see questions here all the time, psychology questions, that I know a LOT about, (having a psychology degree and all) and people ask things, get great answers, and then pick the stupidest answer as best. Like one time someone asked why kids learn language easier than adults. There is actual evidence that says there is a critical period for developing language, it ends at 12 years old. Many people told them this, with references and the evidence to support, but for the best answer, they picked "because kids aren't afraid to try new things". I don't get it. Why? This bugs me, because I hate it when people think something that is wrong, and then go tell other people this wrong information, and soon everyone believes something that is wrong. Why don't people believe me sometimes when I tell them how something works in regards to psychology, when I know what I'm talking about, and have a degree? I'm not here for kicks, I'm trying to help people. Sorry, so long :(
2006-10-06 12:14:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes I do feel better now, thank you :)
2006-10-06 12:20:41 · update #1
You're right, they can choose which advice to follow. I guess it's more the questions that have actual answers, rather than people looking for advice about something that I'm really wondering.
2006-10-07 00:54:47 · update #2
I do commend you though, for taking the time to offer a professional and educated opinion and sound advice.
Sadly, not everyone will listen to you, no more than we smokers listen to our own doctors.
Personally, I would say that just because you have given your best advice, whether you are a lay person or a trained and educated person, with a medical or psychology degree, it does not mean that it will be taken to heart, nor does it mean that it was wrong.
It simply means that the person asking the question felt that a particular answer best fit their needs. It doesn't have to be right, factual or relevant.
Depending on their own upbringing, educational level or personal viewpoint, what in your eyes is right and sound advice might bot be the same in theirs.
Glad you vented and feel better. Please keep on giving out your advice though. There will be many more that will listen.
Good Luck to you.
2006-10-06 13:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by mommakaye 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have a degree in psychology you should know that people are strange and what they ask for is not always what they wanna hear.On this site it's not only about the facts.Then everyone could use a search engine.A lot of people come here for the human interaction and i do understand the frustration of giving a decent, well documented answer just to see the asker go for the cutest one.It happens and it's annoying but then again all part of the wonderful human mind.
2006-10-06 12:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sometimes people don't really want advice, they just want someone to listen and understand. Getting the problem out in the open is often very comforting; also, it helps to know that you're not the only one with problems.
Personally, I would appreciate the good advice and act upon it. Thanks for your efforts, and I believe that some (if not all) people are actually benefiting from your knowledge.
2006-10-07 14:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by Bethany 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the best answer is picked by the asker and he/she uses their best knowledge to give a reasonable explaination why they picked it as best answer then that answer is reliable. But if the best answer is picked by voters then don't even look at it because people voted for the best answer just to get points just like what I always do ^_^
Inaddition, some people just picked the best answer because they want to get 3 points back lol. This points strategy is wildly used in internet or video game, and you will get really addicted to it, so you better be careful. If you are here to competing points then you will miss out alot of good stuff on this website ^_^
2006-10-06 12:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by Hermes 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People aren't really looking for advice, just a certain answer that they agree with and/or confirms what they believe. Also who's to say great advice is the correct advice.
2006-10-06 13:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by shadowsonic2004 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people have already formed the answer in their mind before asking the question..
2006-10-06 12:23:38 · answer #6 · answered by David 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So much knowledge, but remember the most basic thing...People are free to make their own choices about which advice to take...or not to take.
2006-10-06 14:12:01 · answer #7 · answered by angeleyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when people ask for advice,usually they only accept it when it confirms with what they wanted to hear.
don't beat yourself up over it,i also have a lot of answers for a lot of problems a lot of people are having..... it won't do them any good if they a not ready to accept it,and if they are they usually don't need it.
2006-10-06 12:27:14 · answer #8 · answered by b_bolivar2003 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beacuse some people likes the way Ahmed_bedi have who likes crazefm.com preety much.
2006-10-06 12:25:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whoever you are when you give advice, you are telling them how you want it done not how they will always do it.
2006-10-06 12:38:04 · answer #10 · answered by Boogerman 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋