Cross-cultural research

What are the two major themes of cross cultural psychology?

What is cross-cultural research?

Answer explanation

It comes from the understanding that people have different cultures, so the goal is to compare similarities, differences and to contrast between cultures.

Contrast between the similarities and differences of different cultures.

What methods are used to study culture and psychology?

Answer explanation

The same methods used in particular psychological fields are used when culture is being taking into consideration in that particular field. When looking at neurobiology and culture, the same methods such as the use of MRI is used to study culture in that field.

When is it best to select cultures that are similar to each other for cross-cultural research?

• Trying to find variations

• Trying to find universals

• Both for variations and universals

• It depends on context

When is it best to select cultures that are similar to each other for cross-cultural research?

When is it best to select cultures that are different to each other for cross-cultural research?

• Trying to find variations

• Trying to find universals

• Both for variations and universals

• It depends on context

When is it best to select cultures that are different to each other for cross-cultural research?

Create an example of a study that aims to find universals.

Create a study that aims to study variations.

How do we learn about cultures under study? (How do we get insight into a culture that we do not belong to in the context of cross-cultural research)

Answer explanation

1. 1. Understand the cultural in relation to psychological phenomenon of interest

2. 2. Collaborate with researchers from that culture

3. 3. Immerse yourself in the culture you wish to study