The beginnings of psychology in other cultural contexts Flashcards
What is self in western thought?
Emphasis on individualism
Attending to own needs over others
Attainment of personal happiness
(A self that is independent of others)
What is self in eastern thought?
Emphasis on collectivism
Attending to others, harmonious relationships, fitting in
Attainment of group happiness
(A self that is fundamentally interrelated with others)
How did psychology move east to west?
Students flocked to psychology laboratories and departments in Germany, the United States, etc. study psychology in the tradition of Wundt, Freud, Piaget, Skinner, etc.
How did psychology move west to east?
Psychology introduced as part of a colonial education system.
What happened in the 1900s in Philippines?
Philosophy professors teach psychology based on the works of Skinner, Pavlov, and Freud.
What happened in the 1920s-40s in Philippines?
Filipinos return from studies in the US to establish psychology departments in Philippine universities.
What happened post war after 1946 in Philippines?
Further development of psychology
What happened in the 1960s in Philippines?
Establishment of the Institute of Philippine culture (IPC)
What was the name of Filipino psychology?
Sikolohiyang Pilipino (SP)
(1970s)
Who was the father of SP?
Virgilio Enriquez (1942-1992)
Formally articulated Sikopil concepts and formulations in 1975 at the first conference for Sikolohiyang Pilipino.
First master’s thesis written in Filipino (1972), permanent graduate-level course on Filipino psychology (1978).
He and his students had contributed to indigenous psychology in the Philippines and abroad (e.g., NZ, Australia).
What does Utang na Loob mean?
A debt of gratitude
(Kaut 1961, Hollnsteiner 1961)
What does Hiya mean?
Shame
(Sibley 1965)
What does Pakikisama mean?
Maintaining smooth interpersonal relations
(Lynch 1961,1973)
What does Kapwa mean?
Others
What are the 2 categories of Kapwa?
Ibang-tao: ‘outsider’
Hindi-ibang-tao: ‘one-of-us’
