DPSY 605 - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology

2 Credit(s)

This course introduces students to the concepts, theories, and empirical and clinical findings that reflect and shape current thinking in the field of cross-cultural psychology. The course examines how culture affects the behavior of individuals, including their adaptation to institutions, environments, and relationships to both cultural insiders and outsiders. These topics include implications for clinical work. Classes are in a seminar format that includes lectures and audiovisual presentations as a springboard for discussion.