How would one go about asking a conscise question in this category, or for that matter..?

Question

.. keeping an answer short? It seems as though no psychological question could be asked in a brief manner, or answered with a oneliner. Is that a good or a bad thing? Have you managed it yourself or not? Are elaborate people more intelligent or is it the other way around? And could you possibly answer all these questions and subquestions in a single, non-dismissive sentence? Isn't it impossibly improbable?

Answer 1

I am but a novice in the art of communicating in metaphors and riddles, but I believe therein lies your answer, hence I offer mine to yours above in both plain English (as read), and ...

"The greater the complexity of the problem, the simpler the solution" - Albert Einstein
There are those who see there is a problem, those who understand the problem, and those who see an opportunity. Most people are somewhere in the middle.

My question to you. Is there a limit on the length on this "single, non-dismissive sentence"?

How bout this ...

A poem. That would qualify as 1 sentence, yes?

Philosophy, concise, only when mixed,
With an easy misunderstood, subtle, list,
Of a riddle, a puzzle, to take home and study,
Built into words, submitted with a kiss;

Short answers come, now, and then,
From people who value, quality, unblem,
One so rare, a person of mind,
Remains special, forever, & practices Zen;

Ahem;

Gaussian Curve, truth, probability,
Intelligent or wise, am I being silly?,
Detail for the dumb, antagonistic?, me?,
Or public relations?, skilled, empathy?;

In one sentence, or a hundred?,
Does it matter?, Yes, I dread,
Possible, probable, it's been done,
And I'm totally off my bloody head;

Amen.

Happy New Year!!!!!

Answer 2

Hi Nice to see you back !! You make a good point in this post. I like a bit of both. People's opinions are interesting and often give you a different perspective on issues. In honesty the only Q's I don't really like to answer are about other participants. I hate to think of people's feelings being hurt and they are only judgements of what we see here and probably not their true character. though I must admit there are a couple whose bitterness and unnecessary insulting I have given up hope on lol. Hope all is well for you. Take care.

Answer 3

There are plenty of concise questions that can be asked in psychology.

Just one example: What is intelligence?

However, my observation as a psychology graduate is that psychology suffers on this site because psychological questions can be answered in different ways at different levels. If you ask an important, concise, question you re likely to get as many glib questions by non-psycholgists as well-informed ones. And if you ask a technical question that avoids this (for instance somebody asked today about the difference between qualitative and quantitative research) pitfall it becomes rather tedious and dull.

Answer 4

It's all life ...questions and answers...socializing. Who's holding the ruler? Who thinks they are holding the ruler? Who allows others to hold the ruler without letting God or listening to the Holy Spirit within? How many people can recognize the Holy Spirit within others today?

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

The important thing is to answer the question, it doesn't matter how.

Answer 7

Er ... your question serves as a case in point!

Answer 8

I see your point

Answer 9

Yes it is possible.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnixnZq3RtiLY8n_osQVQYfsy6IX?qid=20070103062548AA2cS6j

Answer 10

A bit of research would be good, no elaboration need for the wise......................:)