This paper will discuss what is what multicultural psychology is‚ provide a brief history of multicultural psychology‚ and provide a rationale for the establishment of multicultural psychology as a subspecialty of psychology. Multicultural Psychology Some people may wonder what a multicultural psychology is. According to Webster dictionary multicultural is relating to‚ reflecting‚ or adapted to diverse cultures (Webster.com). Psychology is defined as the study of mind and behavior in relation
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INTRODUCTION: Psychology has the immediate goal of understanding individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases‚ and by many accounts it ultimately aims to benefit society. In this field‚ a professional practitioner or researcher is called a psychologist and can be classified as a social‚ behavioral‚ or cognitive scientist. Psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behavior‚ while also exploring the physiological and neurobiological processes
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After watching the video A Class Divided‚ there are a few things that jumped out at m. The questionable ethics of the experiment and the blatant discrimination that occurred was used as a learning tool. the use of these questionable methods were an attempt to illuminate a dark area of social learning an understanding while trying to break the bonds of racism and prejudice. The results call to light human nature and the effects of racial inequity. The videos were broken into parts and the parts
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tember 5th 2013 People in Perspective: Two Branches of Psychology: Experimental: Begin in late 1800’s Wundt/James Wundt (Physiology plus philosophy) first experimental psychology lab Outgrowth of physiology Focus on scientific investigation of psychological phenomena Understand consciousness William James first introductory psychology class in Harvard 1875 Father of American Psychology Nature of emotion‚ self-experience‚ etc. Clinical Branch Began late 1800’s Austria
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Multicultural Psychology Multicultural Psychology Multicultural psychology is the study of human behavior and mental processes through multiple cultures. The focus of this field of psychology incorporates theories on culture-specific issues and behaviors. Study models can be used as comparisons in understanding ethnic identity in viewing similarities and differences of the structure of the culture. In recent years‚ the original concept of one size fits all psychology has changed to include multicultural
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In the United States federal courts‚ class actions are governed by Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 23 and 28 U.S.C.A. § 1332 (d). Class action lawsuits may be brought in federal court if the claim arises under federal law‚ or if the claim falls under 28 USCA § 1332 (d). Under § 1332 (d) (2) the federal district courts have original jurisdiction over any civil action where the amount in controversy exceeds $5‚000‚000 and either 1. any member of a class of plaintiffs is a citizen of a State
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consequences * Skinner‚ Thorndike Social-Learning Approach * Gives prominence to the reciprocal interactions between an individual’s behavior and the environment * Bandura’s Observational learning theory (e.g.‚ Modeling) Cognitive Psychology * Emphasizes cognitive processes and private events (such as a client’s self-talk) as mediators of behavior change * Aaron Beck‚ Albert Ellis 2. Explain and give examples of positive/negative reinforcement‚ and positive/negative
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References: Deckers‚ L. (2010). Motivation: Biological‚ psychological‚ and environmental (3rd ed.). Boston‚ MA: Allyn & Bacon. Cherry‚ K. (2013). About.com: Psychology. Retrieved from http://psychology.about.com/od/mindex/g/motivation-definition.htm Wickens‚ A.P. (2005). Foundations of Biopsychology (2nd Ed.). New York: Pearson/Prentice Hall Motivation. (2003). In the New Penguin Business Dictionary. Retrieved
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A Class Divided: Frontline The 3rd grade teacher’s use of the discrimination experiment really taught me a lot about racism and discrimination and opened my eyes to many things. First‚ I couldn’t believe that the 3rd graders were so aware of racism and discrimination. Those children knew that people of different color were looked down upon‚ called stupid‚ etc. I never imagined that a young‚ innocent child could be so hatful. Once the students began the experiment‚ it was crazy to see how their
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Personality Psychology The study of personality and individual differences Social influence Social Class Attachment Persuasion Family Prejudice & Discrimination Gender & Gender Differences Attraction & Relationships We construct our social reality Our social intuitions are often powerful but sometime perilous Social Influences Shape our behavior Personal attitudes and dispositions also shape behavior Social behavior is biologically rooted Social psychology principles
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