PSYCHOLOGY 120 - Cultural Psychology

Institution:

Allan Hancock College

Subject:

Description:

Three hours weekly. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC A study of basic theories, research, and applications in cultural psychology. The impact of cultural background, including beliefs, traditions, values, the economy, and political institutions on human behavior, emotions, cognitions, self concept and mental health will be explored. Students will examine traditional psychological theories from a crosscultural perspective and apply the theory and research to areas such as gender rolls, ethnic stereotypes, mental health, counseling techniques, and political negotiation. The study of human behavior in other cultures will help students understand the impact of their own cultural traditions. (GR) (F,S)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hancockcollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(805) 922-6966

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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