Why people in sections like Psychology and Philosophy...:) ?

Question

Why people in sections like Psychology and Philosophy feel that they have to write essays at every question they answer, even when the question requires, or can be perfectly answered with, straightforward answers?

Thank you for your answer, and have a wonderful weekend! :)

I'm talking about other kinds of questions, not when people need serious help.

It would be wonderful if you could take the time to read and understand the question, before answering! :)

A sense of humor is allowed, even encouraged. :)

These thumbs up and down were not given by me.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt anyone. Just asked why some people, not you all, have to complicate simple things when it is NOT necessary. Of course most questions in this sections require more complete answers, I'm not talking about those!

Answer 1

im Guilty, your Honor!
:-)

a true philosopher is indeed a man of few but meaningful words.
im learning... i still got a long way to go.

Answer 2

I'm one of those people who tend to write long answers, although they seldom get to the length to be termed an essay. It has to do with wanting to be thorough, or occasionally wanting to say something more than the few words that are all that's really needed.

You see, if I write one sentence, then post the answer, I often go back and read what others have written and find that they are nearly identical. But if I put in a couple of paragraphs, maybe add a personal experience by way of illustration, or a humorous aside, my answer will not be just like all those others, and may have a better chance of being chosen as best.

See what I mean?

Answer 3

Maybe you enjoy this section more then the Psychology and Philosophy section as you know that you can have a few laughs as there are some funny people in this section and maybe you prefer to laugh once in a while. It's not as if you have to stay in one category. You can go to those other sections as well.

Answer 4

The answerer sometimes feel obliged to divulge a bit more information so that anyone who reads it can learn more. Not everyone wishes to share their knowledge every time. If they feel a question is interesting enough, they might feel obliged to share knowledge.

Its more evident in these two sections because of the high levels of misconception the public has about what psychology and philosophy is. Ask anyone in the public what these fields of knowledge are and high chances are you'll get something like 'oh they can read your mind', or 'oh they just sit down and think alot'.

Answer 5

Your details are helpful. It's obvious that some people don't take time to read the question (especially when they have convoluted it)! but haven't you found this in--say--R&S & other sections as well? How many pages of scripture have I scrolled, for example? Or those who cut & paste endlessly who possibly never get read, for fear of the reader getting cross eyed or going to sleep? I fear, my dear, that nothing will stop these kinds of answers! You can almost tell by the first line that you might just as well skip over them. (At least, I do.) A good question, but where (if anywhere) will it go from here?

Answer 6

I often write somewhat lengthy answers because I want
to cater to the mass audiences that could potentially
investigate the answer. If I provide a one line answer then
that answer might satisfy one type of individual's curiosity.
If I provide a ten line answer then that answer might satisfy
ten types of individual's curiosity. The more lengthy the
answer, the more potential to cover new ground and
accommodate more audiences. This doesn't necessarily
mean that the lengthy essay will reach more people than
the one line answer because although the one line answer
might satisfy only one type of individual, that one type of
individual might be the majority of the population. However,
if that is the case then shouldn't I write lengthy answers
because the majority of the population will be giving one
line answers. Either way, I believe comprehensive answers
are justified for providing to comprehensive audiences.

Answer 7

Many people who pursue a career or interest in Psychology or Philosophy do so because they are searching for answers themselves. Like study questions for an exam...the questions here provide the 'seekers' with opportunities to collect, process, formulate and conceptualize data to help them vicariously create their seamless reality via the askers' questions.

Answer 8

It might depend on the complexity of the question, but when you give an answer, you should support and make sure that it makes sense for the asker. Plus, some people have these problems that are so intricate, so it's probably going to require detailed answers to answer a detailed question.

Answer 9

Perhaps some people have a different "style" of answering, like me. I don't think I write essays, but I do seem to tend to ramble, as feelings & thoughts come to me as I'm typing. A "straightforward" answer to you, may not be the "nature" of some of us. For me, most of the adventure in answering a question is the journey on which it takes me. I'm certain I could write a very concise answer if that is what I wanted. (I could even cut & paste & provide links!) But would I have traveled far? &, what you define as "essays"--is that truly what they are, or explorations?

Answer 10

you can actually give very concise and informative info in a brief answer, not a lazy way out. most of the time pple are writing 98% vacuous comments, and the 2% is like at the top LOL, i understand what you mean, the long ones are sometimes valid too.

Answer 11

They are like people who write long drawn out guestion with multiple additions.Kind of like the one you asked. Wasn't very simple was it? More like 20 question in one.
Now for a decent reply.They use this site to practice their public relations/speaking.Ask them the same questions in person and you will get the short answer you seek.