Cultural Bias (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is cultural bias in psychological research?
What is cultural bias in psychological research?
Interpreting behaviour through own culture
In 1992, what percentage of the world's psychology researchers were American?
In 1992, what percentage of the world's psychology researchers were American?
64%
What is ethnocentrism in psychological research?
What is ethnocentrism in psychological research?
Belief one's culture is superior
What does cultural relativism argue?
What does cultural relativism argue?
Behaviour understood only in context
How were German mothers described in Ainsworth's Strange Situation research?
How were German mothers described in Ainsworth's Strange Situation research?
Cold and rejecting
What is an etic approach in cross-cultural research?
What is an etic approach in cross-cultural research?
Study from outside seeking universals
What is an imposed etic?
What is an imposed etic?
Applying culture-specific findings universally
What did Takano & Osaka (1999) find comparing USA and Japan?
What did Takano & Osaka (1999) find comparing USA and Japan?
14/15 studies showed no expected gap
How is invasion of personal space viewed differently across cultures?
How is invasion of personal space viewed differently across cultures?
Normal in China, threatening in UK
What practical solution helps prevent cultural bias in research?
What practical solution helps prevent cultural bias in research?
Include local population in team