Psyc 406–2016

Proficient in Word, Excel, and the MBTI?

As I rapidly approach graduation and “real life”, I’ve started to enter a surprising new world of interviews, job skills, and of course, resumes. There is a plethora of information available on what to include in your professional representation of yourself…

A thought about ethical concerns: Little Albert

Have we become too ethical in psychological testing? Are we not ethical enough? It is, of course, a difficult question to answer. First of all, what are ethics? Merriam-Webster defines it as “an area of study that deals with ideas about what is…

Issues associated with programs like the ‘Human Participant Pool’

I didn’t have the opportunity to participate in psychological tests until I started my undergraduate degree at McGill. Taking part in a psychological experiment in my first year was a completely new experience for me. I went with an open mind not knowing what…

Problems in Diagnosing Adult ADHD

I recently listened to a compelling CBC radio story (link below) about the challenges of diagnosing…

Why do people care about the MBTI so much?

Do you know which personality test most common, laypeople care about the most? It’s…

Economically Ambidextrous

Economists and politicians remain heavily divided between two major schools that represent fundamentally…

Do you find your mother attractive? Answer correctly and become an NFL star!

If you had one question to ask a top football prospect in an attempt to gauge their suitability for the NFL, what would it be?

Using The Bartle Test of Gamer Psychology to Help Collaboration Among Students