cultural bias

• What is the definition of culture?

  Culture is the rules, customs, morals, and ways of interacting that bind together members of a society.
• What does cultural bias refer to?

  Cultural bias refers to the tendency to judge all cultures and individuals based on one's own cultural assumptions.
• How does cultural relativism define the judgment of behavior and morals?

  Cultural relativism states that behavior, morals, standards, and values cannot be judged properly unless viewed in the context of the originating culture.
• What is an example of cultural relativism in psychological research?

  • Milgram's study on obedience was replicated with different cultural groups.
  • Spanish students showed over 90% obedience.
  • Australian students had only 16% of female participants continue to the highest voltage setting.
  • This suggests Milgram's original results were specific to American culture.
• What is alpha bias in the context of cultural relativism?

  Alpha bias is when the assumption of real differences leads psychologists to overlook universals.