Cross-Cultural & Multicultural Psychology

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Psychology, including definitions and explanations of major terms and theories.

Multiculturalism

Supporting cultural diversity and promoting various cultural norms and values within a society.

Perceived Threats

Concerns that arise due to differences in physical, economic, or symbolic attributes between groups, leading to anxiety or prejudice.

Color Blindness

The idea of ignoring race and racial differences, often resulting in denial of racial identities and experiences.

Acculturation

The process of assimilation to a different culture, typically the majority or dominant culture.

Integrated Threat Theory of Prejudice

A theory explaining that negative attitudes toward outgroups arise from perceived realistic and symbolic threats.

Social Dominance Orientation (SDO)

A personality variable predicting support for hierarchical social relations and preferences for group dominance.

Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA)

A psychological construct capturing the tendency to submit to authority, uphold traditional values, and display aggression toward outgroups.

Terror Management Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that awareness of mortality influences behavior by motivating individuals to defend their worldviews and ingroups.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

Intergroup Anxiety

The anxiety experienced during interactions with members of different social groups, often stemming from apprehension about being judged or discriminated against.