Homework: Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology Paper
Choose one of the case studies provided in the electronic readings for Week One. (You have case study findings in 3 articles and 2 videos, choose one to use as your example in the paper.)
a) Pacific Islands families study (article)
b) A study involving Western and Chinese cultures (article)
c) Study on Finn immigrants' pre- and postmigration stereotypes (article)
d) African culture versus American Culture (video)
e) Self-expression through rhythm and melody (video)
Write a 1,050 to 1,200 words paper in which you analyze cross-cultural psychology, using your chosen case study in your analysis.
a) Use the case study to provide a definition and an example of cultural and cross-cultural psychology. (Choose one of the case studies provided in the electronic readings for Week 1).
b) Discuss how the case study helps you better understand how ethnicity, race, and worldviews are separate yet related concepts.
c) Discuss how enculturation may play a role in the case study you have chosen.
*An academic paper must always have a reference page. The textbook and the reserve reading article are the minimum requirements. Don't use anonymous web sites or other non-academic sources such as Wikipedia. If you go beyond the text use sources such as the library or our Electronic Reserve Readings.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.