culture bias

• What does cultural bias mean in psychology?

  A tendency to interpret all phenomena through the lens of one’s own culture, ignoring cultural differences.
• How does a British researcher studying family life in Nigeria demonstrate cultural bias?

  The researcher may interpret behavior based on their own norms and expectations.
• Why might the results of a study conducted by an American psychologist on conformity be considered culturally biased?

  The results are based solely on American males, limiting their applicability to other cultures.
• What is ethnocentrism in the context of psychological research?

  Judging other cultures by the standards and values of one’s own culture.
• What is cultural relativism?

  Any underlying characteristic of human beings that can be applied to all, despite differences.
• What does the term 'universality' refer to in psychology?

  A tendency to interpret all phenomena through the lens of one’s own culture.
• What is the implication of the Chitling Test regarding cultural bias?

  It tends to favor African Americans, leading to underperformance from people of other cultures.
• How can indigenous psychologists help avoid cultural bias?

  They develop theories that are relevant to their specific cultural contexts.
• What is the problem with findings from Afrocentric research?

  They are only significant for understanding behavior within one culture.
• What does the term 'emic' refer to in psychological research?

  Using indigenous researchers in different cultural settings.
• How can using local researchers in studies help avoid cultural bias?

  It allows for findings to be more generalizable across cultures.
• What is the significance of Smith and Bond's (1998) survey on social psychology studies?

  It revealed that 66% of studies were American, indicating a lack of cultural representation.
• What did Henrich et al. (2010) find regarding American students in psychology studies?

  An American student was 4,000 times more likely to participate than a non-Westerner.
• How do international research collaborations help reduce cultural bias?

  They increase understanding of different cultures at both personal and professional levels.
• What is the definition of ethnocentrism?

  Judging other cultures by the standards and values of one’s own culture.
• What are the three main ways to avoid cultural bias in psychological research?

  • Indigenous Psychologists
  • Research Samples
  • International Collaboration
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Chitling Test?

  Strengths:

  • Validity for African Americans

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Culturally biased results for other cultures
• What is the impact of ethnocentrism on psychological research?

  • Leads to biased interpretations
  • Can make other cultures seem inferior
  • Results may not be applicable to all populations
• What is the significance of the term WEIRD in psychology?

  • Westernized
  • Educated
  • Industrialized
  • Rich
  • Democratic
• What is the role of longitudinal studies in avoiding cultural bias?

  • Provide consistent behavioral findings
  • Allow for a comprehensive understanding of behavior over time
• What are the implications of cultural bias in psychological testing?

  • Tests may not accurately reflect abilities across cultures
  • Can lead to misinterpretation of intelligence and behavior
• How does cultural bias affect the interpretation of psychological research findings?

  • Findings may be skewed towards the researcher's cultural perspective
  • Can lead to incorrect conclusions about other cultures
• What is the importance of cultural relativism in psychology?

  • Recognizes the validity of different cultural practices
  • Helps avoid ethnocentric interpretations
• What is the significance of the term 'unrepresentative' in psychological research?

  • Norms and values are meaningful only within specific cultural contexts
  • Research findings may not apply to broader populations
• What is the relationship between cultural bias and stereotypes in psychology?

  • Cultural bias can reinforce stereotypes
  • May lead to discrimination and prejudice in research findings