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Engage in critical thinking about culture and assess the complexities of cultural influences on our behaviour.
Identify the influence of social norms (e.g., gender) in our society.
Identify the influence of cultural context on psychological development and
processes, and on psychological theories and practices.
Identify problems that beset attempts at intercultural communication, and the challenges that face those who move between cultures and sub-cultures.
Classify and define research methods that are used in cross-cultural psychological research.
Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology
Write a research report demonstrating formal academic writing practices used in psychology.
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After introducing cross-cultural psychology, methods used in cross cultural research and the process of enculturation, the weekly lectures examine the following topics from a cross-cultural perspective: · Self & Identity · Development · Cognition · Personality · Gender · Health · Emotion · Language & Communication · Social Behaviours · Psychological Disorders and Treatment * Organizations