Cultural Psychology

Catalog description

Interdisciplinary focus on how cultural norms influence the way individuals think, feel, and behave. Basic tenets of cultural psychology including specific topics that bridge cultural psychology and identity, including group and identity formation, stereotyping, prejudice, stigma, intergroup contact, and multiculturalism; how to interpret and evaluate relevant research findings; how diverse aspects of humans' day-to-day lives both differ and are constant across cultures; and how these principles can be applied to everyday life and human interaction. PSYC 220 is recommended prior to taking this course.