PS380 Multicultural Psychology

ASSIGNMENT 08

PS380 Multicultural Psychology

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.

1. Briefly describe the relative perspective on psychopathology and the universalist perspective on psychopathology. Which perspective most closely matches your own? Provide two (2) supporting facts to justify your choice.

2. Briefly describe each of the following types of bias and provide one (1) original example of each.

a. Self-centered bias

b. Unassuming bias

c. Group-serving bias

3. Provide two (2) original examples of instances in which conformity would be an effective behavioral response. Explain why, providing two (2) supporting facts