Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications

Written in a conversational style that transforms complex ideas into accessible ones, the text incorporates a unique critical thinking framework, including boxes, which helps students develop analytical skills. interspersed throughout promote active learning and encourage class discussion. sections review controversial issues and opinions about behavior in different cultural contexts. boxes underscore the importance of empathy in communication. New to this eighth edition: Bringing cross-cultural perspectives on key psychological topics such as cognition, sensation, perception, consciousness, intelligence, emotion, motivation, human development, psychological disorders, social perception, personality and more, this text is an essential resource for all students of cultural psychology. Its numerous applications also prepare students for working in various multicultural contexts such as teaching, counseling, business, health care, and social work.