The Process Whereby Local or National Contexts Influence the Development

question 2

Multiple Choice

The process whereby local or national contexts influence the development of psychology,including the way in which ideas from other contexts are imported from elsewhere and altered to fit local conditions,is referred to as

• A) the continuity-discontinuity debate.
• B) historicism.
• C) the zeitgeist.
• D) indigenization.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to allocate participants to different groups using randomization, ensuring each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

Random Sampling

A method of selecting a sample from a population where each member has an equal chance of being chosen.

Gender Similarities

The perspective that emphasizes the similarities rather than differences between genders in various psychological traits and behaviors.

Psychological Differences

Variations in mental processes or behaviors among individuals due to various factors such as genetics, environment, or experiences.