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, please choose one to use as your example in the paper.)

·       Pacific Islands families study (article)

·       A study involving Western and Chinese cultures (article)

·        Study on Finn immigrants' pre- and postmigration stereotypes (article)

·       African culture versus American Culture (video)

·       Self-expression through rhythm and melody (video)

Write a 1,050- to 1,200-word paper in which you analyze cross-cultural psychology, using your chosen case study in your analysis.

• 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).
• 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.

*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. 

Incorporate a minimum of three credible, peer-reviewed references.