Culture bias Flashcards
1
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Psychology is a predominantly…
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White American Enterprise.Meaning some cultures may be unrepresented.
2
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Cultural findings
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May not be generalizeable to other cultures,due to huge differences
3
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Emics
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Apply to only one cultural group-the investigation of a culture from within itself.
4
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Etics
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Idea assumed to apply to all cultures
5
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Imposed etics
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Falsely applied construct to another culture.
6
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Ethnocentrism
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Refers to the use of our own culture as a basis for others.ALPHA BIAS if one culture considered different or better,BETA BIAS if believe your view is the only view.
7
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Cultural Relativism
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Idea all cultures are worthy of respect and should be viewed from their own perspective.
