Posted on 09 February 2017 - 06:53 PM
For those of you who are unaware I actually study psychology and find it quite interesting. I figured since i ask psychology questions on AMAs so much why not answer some. Give me your best psychology questions!Posted on 09 February 2017 - 07:04 PM
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what do you think of jungian type theorywhat effect does closing your eyes during conversation have
how do i tell if someone is lying
how do i learn not to avoid my deeper feelings
Posted on 09 February 2017 - 07:31 PM
Zaverus wrote
How do you get your teachers to give you straight M's (A's for Canada)?
How do you get your dog to stop eating your homework?
How do you get your parents to buy you a gaming PC?
How do you get Archybot and Gberry to just release the fken beta?
1. Get a girlfriend and ask nicely.
2. Sell your dog and buy a cat
3. Say please
4. Wait
Posted on 09 February 2017 - 07:36 PM
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Morsinius wrote
what effect does closing your eyes during conversation have
how do i tell if someone is lying
how do i learn not to avoid my deeper feelings
1. I feel it does an exceptional job of describing the main parts of our consciousness, I however feel it can also be described as an oversimplification due to the lack of options. I personally do think that going on these alone he did quite the job with his theory and describing how we can relate to each one.
2. I feel that closing your eyes during a conversation is a little rude and unnecessary (assuming you do not count blinking) I feel that when you close your eyes for an extended period of time you are doing that as to avoid the conversation or a topic within it. i personally feel that both people should remain a steady amount of eye contact to ensure both mutual are receiving the same experience and amount of knowledge from the conversation.
3. If we go on the CIA's 6 ways to tell if said person is lying…
Behavioral pause or delay.
When a person takes an extended period of time to answer a question they are most likey lying in order to concoct what they think is a clever response to avoid being caught.
Verbal/non-verbal disconnect
If someone begins to make irrational noises or stop talking abruptly this could also be a tell sign. Someone may be making nonsense noises in order to make the other individual think they are creating the format on how to answer in their head whilst in reality they are attempting to create a story to cover themselves up.
Hiding the mouth or eyes
If someones refuses to remain in eye contact with you it is a probable chance they are lying because looking at you will make them show emotion in which would give themselves away.
Throat-clearing or swallowing
Excessive swallowing and throat noises is a sign that they are nervous or unable to give a clear defined answer therefore they attempt to do said actions as an escape.
Hand-to-face activity
Covering they face with body parts in another attempt to hid themselves from being caught, most of the time this act ultimately fails due to its predictable nature.
Grooming gestures
Making themselves look nicer or adjust personal details is an easy time waster amidst a conversation in order to distract either individual. This usually leads to touch your lips or nose, or curling your hair if that may be long enough.
These answers are some of the more common signs, i also simplified my answers as well. If you would like me to go into full detail let me know.
4. Well, This one is very objective. It depends on what deeper feelings you are trying to avoid. Some feelings should not be avoided in any case such as love or happiness due to the fact that they most likely do nothing but improved your self esteem. Other emotions like hate and anger are ones that should be opened up to as well as taken care of. You always want to maintain what I call "emotional center balance" You want to be able to have a decent control of all of your emotions while at the same time not focus on a singular one too much. If you wish to not avoid your deeper feelings try asking yourself a few questions. Ask yourself why you wish to reach these emotions and what they will do for you. Some emotions should not be rushed to and need to open up naturally. Another way to not avoid emotions is to engage with friends, Being with people you like and trust is one way to open yourself up as talking to them may make things easier.
Posted on 09 February 2017 - 07:52 PM
Zaverus wrote
Purpkey wrote...
My apologies, I missed the question about straight A's. As for the answer, There is no real sure method your teachers will give you the grades you desire besides earning them yourself. Grades are valuable and will not be simply handed out to whoever may want them. For grades you have to be willing to apply yourself and focus 100% of your effort to getting what you want.
Posted on 09 February 2017 - 07:53 PM
How can I be less shy?Posted on 09 February 2017 - 08:02 PM
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Arrowless wrote
Well there are different situations for shyness however for the nature of the post I will assume you are asking overall. Shyness is the awkwardness or apprehension some people feel when approaching or being approached by other people. Unlike introverts, who feel energized by time alone, shy people often desperately want to connect with others, but don't know how or can't tolerate the anxiety that comes with human interaction. There is a neurobiology of shyness. At least three brain centers that mediate fear and anxiety orchestrate the whole-body response we recognize as shyness. Think of it as an over-generalized fear response.
I do not personally know you and I cannot speak for you but if you are simply afraid of interacting with new people there are a few things you can do about it. You may simply want to act confidently and go up to a person and engage a conversation, You will never know what the person may say. You may wish to start joining school or friend groups or try interacting with people wt school who are known to be quite friendly. Interacting with the right people may help you warm up your confidence and make the experience more bearable.
Another way to get used to talking to people is to practice with yourself in the mirror. This may sound silly but it is known to be a helper. It mat help you get used to the feel of conversation and talking to other individuals as a whole. You may even write down some basic conversational topics and try them on yourself to see how you enjoy talking as a practice.
Because you are shy, you are probably thinking about yourself when you interact with others. You may worry about how the other person perceives you or what you will say next. Instead of thinking about yourself and your feelings, focus on what the other person is saying or what is going on around you. Being a good listener in a conversation is a simple starting point as to warm up to others, You may listen in and jump in at any time when you have something to offer and you may like the feel of it.
These are a few simple solutions I know of that have helped my friends in the past for shyness. If you wish to talk more feel free to private message me anytime.
Posted on 09 February 2017 - 08:12 PM
Zaverus wrote
Purpkey wrote...
How do you earn good grades?
How do you perform well in school?
How do you focus 100% and apply yourself to getting what you want?
How do you study psychology?
1. You do not simply become smart, It is a practice you must perfect for yourself. You need to study and learn a topic so you can remember it for the future. Some people are born smarter than others however, Most people have to work hard and focus on learning the material to achieve "smartness"
2. Earning good grades is no more than learning a topic all the way though, becoming familiar with it and making sure you do not forget the lessons.
3. Refer to number 1
4. In order to focus you need to be in a relaxed environment and not have distractions. You need to be comfortable with your surroundings and simply keep your attention to what you are learning. In order to apply yourself you need to be willing to focus, The two go hand by hand. Applying yourself requires you to not only keep yourself interested in a topic but be willing to take steps to ensure you can accept it and use it for the future.
5. To study psychology, you simply need to find somewhere to start and go from there. For me I borrowed my friends college textbook and read it though, after that I used the internet and begin to research about it and topics that interest me. You really only need to find a place to start and just go from there, do as you wish. You can take school or online courses if you wish also.
Posted on 09 February 2017 - 08:30 PM
did you get a 5 on the ap psych testPosted on 09 February 2017 - 08:36 PM
ThatOneCombo wrote
Maybe :3
Posted on 09 February 2017 - 09:13 PM
ThatOneCombo wrote
Posted on 09 February 2017 - 09:15 PM
Unshift wrote
ThatOneCombo wrote...
its a pretty ez ap to self study
Posted on 09 February 2017 - 09:35 PM
How do i get a lifePosted on 09 February 2017 - 09:42 PM
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I'll PM you about a lot of psych questions I have once I finish IB Psych SL in June, you better promise right now to be there for me. (I'm currently intending to major in Psychology or Writing and to minor in whichever I don't major in)Posted on 09 February 2017 - 10:20 PM
what am i thinking about right nowPosted on 09 February 2017 - 11:07 PM