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Y2: Psychology: Clinical Methodology: Cross-Cultural Studies
This deck covers key concepts and methodologies in cross-cultural studies within clinical psychology, including definitions, applications, and strengths and weaknesses.
Define ‘culture’.
The way of life (norms and values) of a group of people.
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Definition
Define ‘culture’.
The way of life (norms and values) of a group of people.
Define ‘cross-cultural studies’.
A method which takes a sample from different cultural groups and compares the results of research to assess similarities and differences.
What are cross-cultural studies mostly used for?
To investigate the nature-nurture debate as if the same results are found across cultures then it suggest nature is the cause, if different behaviours...
Give an example of how cross-cultural studies can be used in clinical psychology.
Looking at the experiences of schizophrenic patients in different cultures to determine whether the same symptoms are presented or whether treatments ...
Why is this important?
To understand differences in culture to avoid ethnocentric psychological practices.
Define ‘emics’.
Cultural specific practices.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Define ‘culture’. | The way of life (norms and values) of a group of people. |
Define ‘cross-cultural studies’. | A method which takes a sample from different cultural groups and compares the results of research to assess similarities and differences. |
What are cross-cultural studies mostly used for? | To investigate the nature-nurture debate as if the same results are found across cultures then it suggest nature is the cause, if different behaviours are shown then it is more likely nurture. |
Give an example of how cross-cultural studies can be used in clinical psychology. | Looking at the experiences of schizophrenic patients in different cultures to determine whether the same symptoms are presented or whether treatments are equally effective. |
Why is this important? | To understand differences in culture to avoid ethnocentric psychological practices. |
Define ‘emics’. | Cultural specific practices. |
Define ‘etics’. | Universals that occur in a wide range of cultures. |
What are the IV and DVs for cross-cultural methods? | IV = Culture DV = The focus of the study. |
What are the 2 possible approaches to studying members of other cultures? | 1) Replicative approach - Researcher exports studies to other countries and carrying them out there, then comparing results with researcher’s own country 2) Anthropological approach - Going to different societies and observing and interacting with people in their daily lives, trying to understand them and their culture. |
Give 4 strengths of cross-cultural studies. | 1) Not ethnocentric due to allowing the researcher to discover diversity and behaviour of different cultures 2) Low subjectivity as encourages the researcher to be wary of assuming people’s cultures and making biased decisions and so more consideration makes it objective 3) High generalisability due to many different people and cultures being represented 4) Can lead to increase on psychological understanding due to providing insight on cultural similarities and differences as everyone is providing data that can be assessed and compared. |