4. Culture Bias AO3

Question 1

Name two limitations of culture bias

Answer 1

1. Cross-cultural research is prone to demand characteristics
2. Difficulties with interpretation of variables

Question 2

Name a limitation of culture bias

Answer 2

Cross-cultural research is prone to demand characteristics

Question 3

Why is cross-cultural research prone to demand characteristics

Answer 3

When conducting research in western culture participants familiarity with general aims of science is assumed - cultures without experience of research may be more affected by demand characteristics

Question 4

Why is cross-cultural research is prone to demand characteristics an issue

Answer 4

This is a particular form of culture bias where unfamiliarity with research tradition threatens validity of outcome

Question 5

Name a second limitation of culture bias

Answer 5

Difficulty Interpreting variables

Question 6

Why might there be difficulties interpreting variables

Answer 6

variables under review may not be experienced in same way by all participants - e.g. Invasion of personal space is normal in china but threatening in western cultures

Question 7

Explain why having difficulties with interpreting variables could be an issue

Answer 7

May affect interactions between researcher and participants in cross cultural studies- may reduce validity of findings

Question 8

Name a strength of culture bias

Answer 8

Cross-culture research challenges western assumptions

Question 9

Explain how cross-cultural research challenges western assumptions

Answer 9

May challenge typically western ways of thinking - Understanding knowledge/concepts aren’t shared by others promotes greater sensitivity to individual differences.

Question 10

Why is cross-cultural research challenging western assumptions a strength

Answer 10

Conclusions psychologist draw are likely to have more validity - recognise the role of culture in their making