Due Sunday - Psychology Paper

Cross-Cultural Psychology Paper

Choose one of the case studies provided in the electronic readings for Week 1.

·         Borrows, J., Williams, M., Schluter, P., Paterson, J., & Helu, S. L. (2011). Pacific Islands families study: The Association of Infant Health Risk Indicators and Acculturation of Pacific Island mothers living in New Zealand. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 42(5), 699-724.

·         Brew, F. P., Tan, J., Booth, H., & Malik, I. (2011). The effects of cognitive appraisals of communication competence in conflict interactions: A study involving Western and Chinese cultures. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 42(5), 856-874.

·         Lönnqvist, J. E., Jasinskaja-Lahti, I., & Verkasalo, M. (2013). Group-level and intraindividual stability of national stereotypes: A four-year logitudinal study on Ingrrian Finn immigrants' pre- and postmigration stereotypes of a typical Finn. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 44(5), 765-785.

Write a1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze cross-cultural psychology. As a part of your analysis, do the following:

• Provide an overview of the case study.
• Use the case study to provide a definition and an example of cultural and cross-cultural psychology.
• Analyze the relationship between cultural and cross-cultural psychology.
• Discuss the methodology associated with cross-cultural research.
• Discuss how the case study helps you better understand how ethnicity, race, and worldviews are separate yet related concepts.
• Discuss how enculturation may play a role in the case study you have chosen.

Incorporate at least three credible, peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.