WEEK 2 LESSON 6: PSYCHOLOGY IN AFRICA AND SOUTH AFRICA Flashcards
1
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What are the two major perspectives of psychology in Africa?
A
Afrocentric Psychology (focuses on African descent) and African Psychology (universal approach).
2
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What is African-centered psychology?
A
A psychological approach rooted in African worldviews, emphasizing spirituality and community.
3
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When did psychology emerge as a formal discipline in South Africa?
A
1920s.
4
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What was the first psychology department in South Africa?
A
Stellenbosch University (1918).
5
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What was the Psychological Association of South Africa (PASA) criticized for in the 1950s?
A
Excluding Black psychologists.
