I&D 09: Cultural bias (a) A01

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Explain what is meant by the term 'universality' (2)

* Any underlying characteristic of human beings that is capable of being applied to all...

* ...despite differences of experience and upbringing.

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What does the acronym WEIRD stand for (5) and why it is an important concept (3)?

* Western

* Educated

* Industrialised

* Rich

* Democratic

* Psychological research is mostly based on sampling of pps from WEIRD cultures

* i.e., culturally biased samples

* Not generalisable

<p>* Western</p><p>* Educated</p><p>* Industrialised</p><p>* Rich</p><p>* Democratic</p><p>* Psychological research is mostly based on sampling of pps from WEIRD cultures </p><p>* i.e., culturally biased samples</p><p>* Not generalisable</p>
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Explain what is meant by the term 'cultural bias' (2)

* Ignore cultural differences

* Interpret all phenomena through the lens of one's own culture

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Explain what is meant by the term 'ethnocentrism' (2)

* Judging other cultures by the standards & values of one's own culture

* Involves moral / political judgement of superiority

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Explain what is meant by the term 'cultural relativism' (2)

* Norms and values / ethical and moral standards vary between cultures

* They can only be understood within specific cultural contexts