What is the difference between objective and subjective conformity? Generate a personal example of when you might conform to both. Just saying that you never conform is not an acceptable answer. Use your imagination and create a hypothetical situation if you can’t think of a real life example.

Describe factor analysis using your own words: What did Hans and Sybil Eysenck add to our understanding of personality?

What is the relationship between extroversion and brain arousal?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. It is used by clinicians, researchers, psychiatric drug regulation agencies, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and policymakers. The newest edition, the DSM-5, was released in May of 2013 as the first major revision to the DSM in nearly twenty years.

Research the changes to the DSM-5 from the DSM IV-TR, and post about one change that you personally think is notable, interesting, positive, negative, or just bizarre/curious (don’t forget to include why you think so)! You must bring an original thought to the discussion,–or if you explore a change that has already been discussed, please credit that classmate and explore a different rationale for why that change was positive, negative, interesting, etc.

Evaluate the properties of psychometric assessments by answering the following questions:

• What are some statistical concepts you found to be relevant to psychological assessments? Why are they important to consider? How are they used to interpret psychological assessment data?
• What is a major benefit of standardized scores? Are standardized scores appropriate for all types of scores? Why or why not?
• Why is it important to evaluate the reliability and validity of a psychological test?
• What methods do you find to be most effective in establishing reliability and validity?