Psychology's modern history Just as various perspectives have appeared through psychology's history, there are modern perspectives that are still in their infancy. The areas of cross-cultural, evolutionary, and positive psychology have all developed only recently. Even though the stance of early psychologists was that their findings were applicable to all of humanity, much of their research focused on populations, a fact that has come under increased criticism as Rate how accurately this analysis describes your personality: Not Accurate Very Accurate 3 0 4 0 0 Individuals asked to rate this personality analysis give an average accuracy rating of 4.2, with very little difference in gender or color selected. Most people, regardless of what they choose, agree with the analysis provided. This doesn't, however, mean that the analysis is valid. In fact, the analysis is completely made up. Looking back at the analysis you received, why do you think people who take this test rate it as being highly accurate? a. The statements are presented in an order that goes from very general to more specific
b. The statements are all positive and complimentary, which is what people want to hear.
c. The statements often motivate people to do intense introspection
d. The statements are generally vague and sometimes even contradict one another.