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Cross-cultural Psychology (PSY 252)

Term: 2018-2019 Fall Term

Faculty

Dr. Tywana Chenault HembyShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Tywana Chenault Hemby
tcbranch@voorhees.edu
Office hours:
  • Fridays by Appointment Only
  • Sunday 8:00 AM to 12:55 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM to 12:55 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:55 PM
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    Description

    Examines the impact of culture on human behavior. Theory and research from developmental, social, cognitive, personality, and clinical psychology form the basis of the course. The course is also a comparative analysis of psychological research conducted among non-Western and European peoples. Influence of cultural variables on emotional and cognitive development, perception, socialization, and group behavior across cultures, with the aim of raising awareness and understanding of human commonality and diversity. Prerequisite: PSY 230, PSY 350