PSY 3126 Cross-Cultural Psychology

3 units
Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Definition of culture. Impact of culture on psychological processes (e.g., cognitive development, sensation and perception, social behaviour). Communication across cultures. Ethnic relations in a multicultural society including racism, racialization and xenophobia. Psychological effects of culture change. Mental health and well-being among immigrants and refugees. Culture-centred assessment and psychotherapy. Current research in cultural psychology.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: PSY 1101 , PSY 1102 , PSY 2110 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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4.42

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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4.16

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Recommend

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agree
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Workload

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2.79

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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Fair Assessments

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agree
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disagree
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question not applicable
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