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Human Behavior
The study of human behavior which is affected by genetics, perceived behaviorial controls, attitude, and societal norms
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Why do mental abusers change dramatically from being nice to being distant and upset?
Mental abusers generally suffer from depression (manic depression in most cases.) They can ride on a high and suddenly hit rock bottom. Generally, they are unaware of it until someone brings it to their attention and even then they meet that person's statement with denial. It's a tough place to be trapped in your body (no excuse for abusing someone) and generally in the toughest cases the person will not reach out for help. Mental abusers are also about control. Although they seem powerful (a need to fear because they are the abuser) they are actually weak. Why? Because they always have to control the environment they are in or they have to control certain situations. They find it difficult to agree to disagree, or to listen and perhaps they might learn something (abusers think they have all the answers for everything). That is why many of these people are often wrongly labeled as narcissistic. In reality, if they searched out psychological help and even were on medications (not always for the rest of their lives) they would simmer down and lead more productive lives. Mental abusers are also very jealous of those around them. They find it difficult to be happy for a family member or friend who has had some luck in their lives. Instead of joining in and celebrating with that family member or friend they will sulk, become sharp tongued or ignore the person completely. If you study a mental abuser you will see they are at their happiest when their environment is level, when they are getting their own way, but, all of us know these good times don't last forever in our lives, so when the luck starts to run out, the mental abuser will become angry, feel as if they are not in control and can even go into rages to try and regain that control. Marcy
Can you sue a narcissist for telling you lies and abusing you throughout your relationship?
I thought I answered this before but I don't think it posted. You can't sue a narcissist unless the lies caused you to lose money or property and you can prove it. Exceptions would be suits involving divorce or custody. Its nearly impossible to sue for mental anguish anymore. ~ T Hi, If physical abuse was involved in your relationship, then you can report him to the appropriate authorities or Police. But apart from that, I'm not sure what else you can do. Hopefully someone else may be able to help you a lot more than I can. Good luck. It is often quite impossible to prove what happened and what a partner said in the privacy of your own home.
This is a great (and common) interview question. In an interview, I wouldn't say that you had to vary YOUR approach to SUIT other people. That kind of sounds confrontational. Explain that you have realized that everyone has different personalites and working styles and that you have come to accept and respect everyone's differences. And that you use this knowledge in your day to day communication with co-workers (and/or employees). ~ T
No it isn't always true that's why you have to be careful with how fast you move in a relationship and what mistakes are made if any you wont always know if its true, not everyone ends up with who they should be with. Those are the lonely people who sit wondering everyday what if, or wishing they could change whats in the past. Dont let anyone take advantage of you either when they say that because they could be trying to make you feel worse bettering themselves inside or in their mind that's whats true and if it isn't hopefully they will realize it and wont end up calling you sometime down the road with a sob story but honestly that's a question you need to learn yourself im just trying to make it easier.
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Does cracking knuckles make the knuckles bigger?
The following are some views from WikiAnswers contributors:
- It doesnt make them bigger, and it doesn't harm them, its just the air being removed from in between the joints. I don't know but I HAVE to crack my back and neck or I can't move sometimes. I did suffer a lower back injury in 1993 when I fell about 12 feet at work. I landed basically 'sitting down'. Anyway, I can crack my toes, ankles (on occasion) knees, knuckles, neck, back, right elbow, and sometimes even my sturnum. Weird I know, I have relieved headaches in both other people and myself by either cracking the neck or back... Thoughts?
- I have been cracking my knuckles for as long as i can remember I'm only 22 and yes it makes then bigger i can feel the joints in my fingers huge! i don't pull them i bend them into the palm of my hand and with my other hand crack the joint closet to my nail then proceed to crack the joint above that with the thumb for that hand. I've stopped cracking them for about 2 months now and i have serious pain, I've been told its the liquid between my joints coming back (in case you don't know the pop/crack you hear when you crack your knucles is a liquid/cusion between your joints/bones to move them efficently and comfortably) So when you crack/pop you are cracking that cusion so its bone rubbing against bone! and when that cusion starts to build back up you crack it again! Its hurts for me now not to crack because i keep stopping and like a nervous twitch I forget and crack them which relieves the pain! But the long term effect will happen to the point that you cant even crack them to relieve the pain that's arthitist people! Some people who read this might not understand because they haven't experienced this yet but trust me if you've started please stop and if your like me and been doing it forever do what i do, think about that liquid/cushion popping creating you bones to rub against each other even though i forget once in a while my fingers hurt way less now that I've stopped then when i first starting to end my finger cracker.
- I am 20 i have been cracking my knuckles since i was about 6 years old and i have never had a problem yet. so if you are a person that think cracking your knuckles causes you harm your wrong and i am living prof of that.
- Yes, it will make them bigger and it usually becomes like an OCD which means its an like addiction and hard to stop. At 20 the above poster is still young enough to not have any serious problems BUT later in life there is the possibility of things like arthritis. I've been doing it for about 6/7 years and at 29 my fingers are starting to hurt every time i do it, and hurt for a long time after i do it and hurt when i don't do it until i do it again to ease it - (creating a vicious circle). My fingers and joints feel swollen (but don't look it). Also I had no problems before i started doing it. So i have stopped. I advise you do NOT take it up, its like any other habit.
- I heard that cracking your knuckles doesn't really make them larger. Just an urban legend. Could be wrong though.
- I believe so. I had small knuckles, picked up cracking my knuckles, and they got big. I quit for about a month or two and they became small again. To test it further i cracked only one finger for a week and it got bigger. Also i have 5 friends in my group, one cracks there knuckles and there huge. The rest who do not have small. Some people may not suffer from it... but i believe cracking your knuckles does add to making your knuckles bigger. It depends on the person, but for the most case, yes.
- If you want to try and make your knuckles bigger try lightly hitting a solid surface like a wall, your bones will re-heal and case over, also it kills the nerves so you can hit harder without it hurting as much. But cracking them does not lead to bigger or stronger knuckles.
- I used to crack my knuckles and they used to be small and I cracked them for about 3 years and now they are big. i quit now and they don't get small agin! now that I stoped its like a craving and I gotta mingle with my fingers insted of cracking them. My suggestion is don't start and, if you have, stop.
- Yes, it does make them bigger and it can cause you to have arthritis when you are older so I would advise you to stop doing it because it is kind of addicting. My hands hurt all the time now due to cracking my knuckles. Now that I'm older it causes me to have severe pain in my hands and fingers!
- No, it doesn't. My mom is 53 and she has been cracking her knuckles since she was 7 and no problems.
- I say it does make your knuckles bigger. I'm only 13 and started cracking them when i was 9 and they are fat and don't fit into my mom moms wedding ring very well.
- Actually, it does not make them bigger. there's what I believe a wall of mucus or something between the knuckle and the finger. pull your finger as hard as you can to test it out. you can also see like a little hole between the knuckle and finger when you pull it. I punched walls and now my knuckles are bigger, I tested this with my right, now my right knuckles are bigger than my left knuckles. My right knuckles are also more harder.
- I don't think that popping your knuckles makes them any bigger I am 11 and i have been popping my knuckles since i was 7. When you pop your fingers a gas (nitrogen?) is released and that is what makes the popping sound. Yes, I do have slightly larger knuckles than my friends its not even noticeable though. I have always had slightly larger knuckles though. also you feel immediate relief and you feel more supple. I also pop my neck and back.
get yourself together evaluate the things that have taken place in the relationship and things that need to better and should be and then work on those things so when you do get back together she'll be like whoa I see your trying to do something to make us better and evaluate yourself maybe things she said about you that you should take it to account and try and work on those things just prepare to better yourself so you can have more to offer her when you get back together. I think that is part good about getting yourself together. However, you need to prepare for the worst, yet hope for the best. You could sit there and work on yourself and she will never come around and that is something you gotta face. Also, don't make the same mistake I did with my boyfriend who has decided to take a break, call or see them. You want that girl to miss you and you should want her to be with you because she wants you more than anything in this world. if she doesn't, well she doesn't deserve you.
It depends where you are in the world, but to be honest with you most compulsive liars have a problem admitting they have a problem not to mention going on a television show, so you would really need to find people who live with compulsive liars who can persuade them to go on a tv show. I live with a compulsive liar, and they do not like to admit that they lie. Do you try and point out when they lie? why do you think that they lie? I was speaking to a therapist who said that it is a very difficult thing to a) recongise and b) change.
How do you become someone's 'type'?
A little advice... people don't change. So don't go into a relationship expecting to change someone. As far as becoming someone's type, you shouldn't want or have to change yourself to impress anyone either. Appreciate who you are - especially if you have been blessed with all your fingers and toes - and focus on finding that special someone who will love and celebrate you, for you! Believe it or not, the Internet is a great place to start. That is how I met the love of my life - now my husband. It was purely accidental, but nonetheless I couldn't be happier! Just be careful, cautious and smart!
On a 1998 camaro 3.8 l how do you know which i cylinder 3?
On a 1998 Camaro with a 3.8L engine, the cylinders are typically numbered from front to back on the engine block. Cylinder 3 is usually the front middle cylinder on the driver's side of the engine. You can identify it by locating the spark plug wires connected to the cylinder head or by referring to a service manual for this specific engine.
It's possible, but because you have separated it means you weren't happy in this relationship so you expect honesty and a lot more while a compulsive liar can't help what they say, but know they are wrong about lying and are either in denial or refuse counseling for their problem. As far as you are concerned it's safe to say that you aren't a compulsive liar and it's best to move on and find someone that is better suited for you. Good luck
How long after beginning bulimic behavior will you see its effects?
Irritation of the esophagus leading to eventual permanent scarring, and deterioration of the teeth and gums begin almost immediately. Anemia and constipation take a little while longer. Damage to heart may take longer.
How do you know if your lecturer likes you when he is only 6 years older than you?
It can be difficult to determine if your lecturer likes you in a romantic way when there is a small age gap. Look for signs such as frequent eye contact, engaging conversations, and genuine interest in your academic progress. However, be cautious as inappropriate relationships between students and lecturers can have serious consequences.
Hi Georgette: I think the compasion and love they show animals is genuine. I know my N loves his little kitten. He kisses and cuddles her way more than me! But then again, there's a bad side to his love also. (Hello - sound familiar?) If the cat claws him or tries to tell him in other ways that she doesn't want to be handled anymore or that he is playing too hard (retaliation), he reacts with astonishing anger and pain, throws a conniption fit and actually hurls the animal or worse yet, manhandles her until she squeals with pain or goes stiff with fear. I have tried telling him time after time that animals have only one way of communicating fear or pain, and that is to do anything they can to escape it, including biting, scratching, etc. It just hasn't gotten through. Kind of makes you think a little about the narcissist mind; since it too is devoid of true gentleness, empathy and human kindness, it can only retaliate angrily whether out of fear of being a captive of love or out of fear of loss of controlof its narcissistic supply. There is no desire to reason out behavior, just an immature reaction. I know that this is way out there as far as MY reasoning goes, but there ARE some useful comparisons here! Way out, huh? mbme!
What are the differences between morale and motivation?
Morale is whether the people in the work environment are happy. Motivation is whether the people in the work environment have enough incentive to do their jobs. Typically, a salary is a good motivation, and being paid well leads to higher morale. Even in a well-paid environment there are other things that companies can do to improve morale, including assisting employees with work/life balance, providing good insurance benefits, a healthy work environment, and positive feedback when jobs are well done. Motivating employees sometimes depends on the individual or generational differences, but typically offering food or monetary incentives for higher performance works well, or negative things can work as well, though they typically lower morale... such as threatening a person's job if performance isn't improved. Things tied to general morale are usually things that are just part of the job environment, and things tied to motivation are tied to the performance of the individual.
The question isn't so clear, if you asking what is cross dressing lingerie, then this can be any normal made for women styled lingerie that a man decides to wear. Some can be made especially for the man, some can be borrowed from his partner or some can be purchased via women's on-line lingerie shopping sites or from a high street lingerie boutique.
Do you rely to heavily on medication to treat mental illness?
Right up until the 60's children to teens and even adults didn't think much about depression and not many suffered from it as much as they do today. In many cases the person is too quickly medicated if they are having a depressed state for a couple of weeks (this is normal after a trauma or loss of a loved one) and short-term antidepressants can be used only if necessary. Yes, I believe antidepressants and other drugs are used too often on many people that don't need it instead of using good tools like counseling and learning Cognitive Therapy. The drugs companies just love to keep making those pills and raking in billions of dollars from them and in the U.S. and Canada we are becoming (have become) pill popping countries. There are some severe mental illness' that do need medication, but should be monitored very carefully by the doctor. It appears the human race isn't suppose to experience any type of emotion!
Why do people have birthmarks?
According to sylvia browne that they are wounds from battles from past lives.
Birthmarks are on your body when you are born. That is why they are called birthmarks. They appear in many colors. Doctors do not know what causes them, and no one has discovered a way to prevent them from appearing. Some people don't have any. Others have many. Most birthmarks are fine and many parents have them checked on their children, if you wish a doctor can check them out to make sure it is okay.
What is the relationship between motivation and retention?
Motivation can positively impact retention by increasing employee engagement and job satisfaction, leading to lower turnover rates. When employees feel motivated and fulfilled in their roles, they are more likely to stay with the organization for a longer period of time. Providing opportunities for growth, recognition, and meaningful work can help maintain high levels of motivation and improve retention rates.
There's no general timetable on developing feelings or when an attraction dies down. While you may developed the feelings you need to be in a relationship with this guy, he realized that the feelings he needed to be in a relationship were not there. Two dates, two weeks or even two months for different people, is long enough to determine if there is enough attraction and compatibility or not. A breakup is never out of nowhere. He likely put some thought into it beforehand, but didn't tell you he was doing so. You didn't get to see that part. You only got to see the end result. If he no longer felt the potential for a continued relationship was there, he did the right thing in breaking up, rather than staying and being resentful or deceiving you about his feelings.
How does human nature define all humans?
Human nature refers to common traits, behaviors, and characteristics inherent in all humans. It describes our fundamental qualities, such as the capacity for empathy, social interaction, and self-awareness. While individuals may express these traits in varying degrees, human nature serves as a universal framework for understanding human behavior and experiences.
What activities that is suitable for retardation mental child?
It depends on his/her interests. I taught a girl who had severely limited cognitive ability (2nd grade reading level in the 8th grade) who was on the cheerleading team and did theater. Mind you, she didn't excel at either, but she chose them and she got a lot of enjoyment out of the activities. Give the child a choice. Ask what they like. I also knew a girl who likes to color and do puzzles. or sing songs and dance
How do you eliminate monotony at work?
Monotony stems from repetition i.e. people enganged in similar/typed/routine work. The strategies to overcome monotony can be - Job rotation, Job enlargement, Job redesign, Job enrichment. Engaing people in some games/excercises, off the job measures like - recreactional activity that some companies delibrately do to break the monotony - a programme delivered at resort , away from the work for couple of days and designed to help a person think for himself, his dreams, his potential - in nutshell discovering yourself. These measures would help employees in breaking the monotony, overcoming the fatigue and re-energising for a better focus and delivery at workplace. * himself/herself, his/her - no gender prefrence
Should you feel bad if your boyfriend is skinnier than you?
It would be ludicrous to feel bad for being thinner then your boyfriend. People are made in all shapes and sizes, and if he is your boyfriend then he obviousely cares about you for who you. A lot of men like woman who are more then just a bag of bones. My boyfriend is thinner that I am and I could honestly care less. Just be proud of who you are, love yourself..and everyone else will follow. :)
Is a guy with a lisp less attractive?
i am a 20 year old female, and personally, i don't think having a lisp makes a guy less attractive.
Indeed. I am also a 20-year-old female. I recently had my first college experience with a young man from Scandinavia...he was brilliant, had amazing style of dress, and had a prominent lisp (more at the back of his mouth, though, than the common kind at the front teeth).
I was infatuated for an entire semester, and let him use these feelings against me. Suffice to say, that the lisp did not phase me at all in terms of sexual attraction. I found that it rather complemented his slight accent.
Hope this helps!
