PSY 230 - Cross- Cultural Psychology

Institution:

Dean College

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Description:

This course explores a recent focus in social psychology, the investigation of human cognition and behavior across cultures. Topics include: building a conceptual framework for cross-cultural psychology; understanding methods of cross-cultural research; examining cognition and behavior that is universal and cognition and behavior that is culture specific; understanding human development and education across cultures; and factors in cultural diversity including sex, gender, race, individualism and collectivism, intelligence, and acculturation. Prerequisite: PSY 111. Offered every spring semester. Fulfills general education social science elective requirements.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dean.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 541-1900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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