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Cultural bias
Ethnocentrism
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using our own
ethnic
or
cultural
groups as a basis for judging other groups
Hare-Muston and Maracek
2 types of biases
alpha,assumes differences between
cultural
groups,leading to the belief that ones own culture is
superior
and devaluing others
beta,occurs when theories
overlook
or
downplay
cultural differences
Example of
alpha
bias
Hofstede
cultural dimensions study.
Looking at the differences between collectivist and individualistic cultures
A
self-serving
bias is stronger in an individualistic culture,where independence and
self-interest
is excepted culturally
Example of
beta
bias
Kohlberg
assuming universality in concepts like
moral
dilemmas,overlooking
differences
Cultural relativism
promotes equal
respect
for all
cultures
and encourages understanding their worldview
cultural relativism
can also result in biases
alpha
bias,makes psychologists overlook things that are the same across all cultures,missing out on universal
truths
beta
bias,occurs when we define mental disorders,behaviours deemed normal in one culture may be
pathologized
in another
not all studies show ethnocentrism,
Loftus
and
Palmer
wasnt
culturally
biased as
memory
processes are generally consistent across cultures
Ethnocentrism can also not always be seen as a
bad
thing,supporting ones own group
overestimating
ones group and
undervaluing
others