Cultural bias

Question 1

Alpha bias

Answer 1

There are real and enduring differences between cultural groups

Question 2

Beta bias

Answer 2

Theories that ignore/ minimise cultural differences

Question 3

Ethnocentrism

Answer 3

Using our own ethnic or cultural group as a basis of judgement for other groups.

Question 4

Ethnocentrism as Alpha Bias

Answer 4

One’s culture is believed to be better and different, devaluing the other culture

Question 5

Ethnocentrism as Beta Bias

Answer 5

Psychologists believe their world view is the only view

Question 6

Cultural relativism

Answer 6

• The opposite of ethnocentrism

- All cultures should be valued and respected, and cultures should try to understand each other

Question 7

Cultural relativism as Alpha Bias

Answer 7

Assumptions to real differences lead to overlooking univerals.

Question 8

Cultural relativism as Beta Bias

Answer 8

By assuming that the same rules apply universally, we may diagnose people as mentally ill, but that diagnosis is relative to our culture.