Culture Bias

• What does the acronym GRENADE stand for in the context of issues and debates in psychology?

  • G: Gender Bias
  • R: Reductionism
  • E: Ethnocentrism
  • N: Nature/Nurture
  • A: Approach (Idiographic/Nomothetic)
  • D: Determinism
  • E: Ethics
• What is culture bias in psychology?

  Culture bias is the tendency to interpret phenomena through the lens of one's own culture, ignoring cultural differences.
• What is the difference between emic and etic constructs in psychology?

  Emic constructs are specific to a culture, while etic constructs analyze behavior from an outside perspective.
• What does ethnocentrism mean?

  Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic and cultural group.
• What is cultural relativism?

  Cultural relativism is the view that behavior cannot be judged properly unless it is viewed in the context of the culture in which it originates.
• What does the Chitling Test of Intelligence illustrate about cultural bias?

  The Chitling Test illustrates that culturally biased tests can favor certain cultural groups, such as African Americans.
• What negative consequences can arise from cultural bias in psychological research?

  Cultural bias can lead to incorrect beliefs about intelligence and behavior across different cultural groups.
• How can increasing awareness of cultural bias contribute to psychology?

  Increased awareness of cultural bias can lead to practical and theoretical applications that improve psychological research.
• What changes in psychological research practices could reduce cultural bias?

  Changes such as including culture-specific behaviors in diagnostic manuals can reduce cultural bias.
• What should psychologists be cautious about regarding cultural bias in contemporary research?

  Psychologists should be cautious not to over-emphasize cultural bias, especially regarding individualistic vs collectivist distinctions.
• What is the significance of the DSM in relation to cultural bias?

  The DSM now includes a list of culture-specific behaviors to aid in accurate diagnosis.
• What is an imposed etic approach in psychology?

  An imposed etic approach argues that theories and concepts are universal despite being based on emic constructs from specific cultures.
• What is the main argument of Berry (1969) regarding cultural bias?

  Berry argued that psychology has taken an imposed etic approach, which can lead to cultural bias.