Cross-Cultural Psychology

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This course addresses the impact of cultural diversity, across the globe, on the study of human behavior and the mind. Topics will cover cross-cultural research methods, ethnocentrism's effect on prejudice, basic psychological processes affected by culture, gender development, health communication, self development, mental disorder, and social and organizational behavior. Short response essays, journal analyses, an analytical paper, opinion surveys, and discussions will reinforce student learning in this course.