PSYC 40383 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Clinical Psychology, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity
11 Feb 2020
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Increase of specialized journals and books: emergence of apa divisions, ex: society for the psychology of sexual orientation and gender diversity (division. Includes 9 terms that represent psychological problems observed in groups in various parts of the world (ex: taijin kyofusho is found in japanese culture as well as some other cultures. It"s important to keep in mind that many cultural variables may interact in unique ways to shape the life experiences of a client: psychologists need to remember that all subcultures and their stereotypes aren"t uniform. Knowledge of diverse cultures: differences in acculturation-four common strategies, acculturation: the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture, assimilation, separation, marginalization, integration. Etic vs. emic: etic perspective emphasizes the similarities between all people, assumes universality among groups, emic perspective emphasizes culture-specific norms, considers a client"s behaviors, thoughts, and feelings within the context of client"s" own culture.
