BEHL1004: Essay Synopsis- Psychology Assignment

Internal Code: MAS1122

Psychology Assignment:

Question: Choose ONE of the five topics listed below. This is the topic you will also be writing your Essay on, so make sure you think carefully before making your decision. 1. Describe the trait theory of personality. Select one "factor" or "trait" from a prominent trait theory and discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of someone who strongly exhibits this trait. 2. Jean Piaget proposed a step-wise sequence of mental development during childhood. Provide an overview of Piaget’s core ideas, discussing the evidence for and against these ideas. 3. Discuss the factors that affect the likelihood that people will engage in prosocial behaviour. What is the evidence for these effects, and how might changes in our society affect the likelihood of people acting pro-socially? 4. Describe the main social factors that influence attraction between people. Select one of these factors and describe the empirical support for its influence. 5. Select a psychological disorder that features in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Describe this disorder, providing evidence for the major contributing factors to the onset of the disorder.