Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking And Contemporary Applications

Introduction to: Understanding Cross-Cultural Psychology; Critical Thinking in Cross-Cultural Psychology; Methodology of Cross-Cultural Research; Cognition: Sensation, Perception, and States of Consciousness ; Intelligence ; Emotion ; Motivation and Behavior ; Human Development and Socialization ; Psychological Disorders ; Social Perception, Social Cognition, and Social Interaction; Personality and the Self ; Applied Cross-Cultural Psychology

Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking And Contemporary Applications

Eric B. Shiraev

Routledge

2017

Abstract

Cross-Cultural PsychologyWritten in a conversational style that transforms complex ideas into accessible ones, this international best-seller provides an interdisciplinary review of the theories and researchin cross‐cultural psychology. The book’s unique critical thinking framework, including Critical Thinking boxes, helps to develop analytical skills. Exercises interspersed throughout promote active learning and encourage class discussion. Case in Point sections review controversial issues and opinions about behavior in different culturalcontexts. Cross-Cultural Sensitivity boxes underscore the importance of empathy incommunication. Numerous applications better prepare students for working in various multicultural contexts such as teaching, counseling, health care, and social work. Thedynamic author team brings a diverse set of experiences in writing this book. EricShiraev was raised in the former Soviet Union and David Levy is from SouthernCalifornia. Sensation, perception, consciousness, intelligence, human development, emotion, motivation, social perception, interaction, psychological disorders, and appliedtopics are explored from cross‐cultural perspectives.

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Contents:

- Understanding Cross-Cultural Psychology;

- Critical Thinking in Cross-Cultural Psychology;

- Methodology of Cross-Cultural Research;

- Cognition: Sensation, Perception, and States of Consciousness ;

- Intelligence ; Emotion ; Motivation and Behavior ;

- Human Development and Socialization ;

- Psychological Disorders ;

- Social Perception,

- Social Cognition, and Social Interaction;

- Personality and the Self ;