Psych 403: Multicultural Psychology. Dr. Bauman

Cultural Identity

The identity or feeling of belonging to a group that shares common cultural characteristics such as language, traditions, and beliefs.

Multicultural Psychology

The study of how cultural factors influence human behavior and mental processes.

Individualism

A cultural orientation that emphasizes personal autonomy, self-reliance, and the pursuit of individual goals over group objectives.

Collectivism

A cultural orientation that emphasizes the importance of group goals and interdependence among individuals.

Cultural Humility

An ongoing process of self-reflection and learning about one's own biases and cultural norms.

Positionality

The social and political context that shapes an individual's identity and perspective.

WEIRD Participants

Groups that are Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic, often used as the standard in psychological research.

Ethnic Group

A community of people who share a common cultural background or heritage.

Emic Approach

A research perspective that studies a culture from within, emphasizing the insider's viewpoint.

Etic Approach

A research perspective that studies a culture from an external viewpoint.

Within-Group Variability

The differences that exist among individuals within the same cultural or social group.

Generalizability Research

Research aimed at determining the extent to which findings from one group can be applied to other groups.

Cognitive Representations of Self

Mental models that individuals create to understand their identity and place in the world.

Self-Construal Theory

A theory that explains how individuals perceive their relationship to others and themselves in cultural contexts.

Racial Trauma

The psychological distress and emotional pain that results from experiences of racial discrimination or prejudice.

Cultural Worldviews

Belief systems related to one's cultural background and the values and norms derived from it.

Guidadance on Race and Ethnicity

The principles and training necessary for psychologists to effectively address issues of race and ethnicity in practice.

Cross-National Comparisons

A method used in cultural psychology to compare behaviors or phenomena across different nations.

Equifinality

The principle that different processes can lead to the same outcome.

Psychosocial Complaints

Psychological issues that have social influences, often requiring community and relationship considerations in treatment.

Multicultural Issues

Topics and challenges that arise from the interaction of multiple cultures in society.

Cultural Resistance

Opposition or resilience of a cultural group to conform to another dominant culture's norms and values.

Social-ecological Contexts

The interaction between individuals and their social and environmental systems.

Cultural Beliefs

Shared convictions that shape a group's approach to life and influence social behavior.

Racial and Ethnocultural Responsiveness

The ability to adapt practices and approaches to be sensitive to cultural diversity and address inequities.

LGBTQA+ Terminology

Language related to sexual orientation and gender identity that evolves to be inclusive and respectful.

Cultural Norms

The shared rules and guidelines that dictate what is considered acceptable behavior within a culture.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Collective Psych

The shared psychological characteristics and experiences of a group, influencing their collective behaviors and attitudes.

Intersectionality

The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group.