Wise Travellers Use Their Knowledge of Cultural Differences to Expand

question 170

Essay

Wise travellers use their knowledge of cultural differences to expand their understanding of human behaviour, while avoiding the trap of stereotyping. What wisdom have you acquired about cultural differences from our chapter on social and cultural psychology?

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Definitions:

Legislated

Something that has been formally enacted into law by a legislative body.

Ecological Systems Theory

A framework for understanding the complex interrelations among various personal and environmental factors that influence individual development.

Family Empowerment Model

A strategy aimed at strengthening families’ capacities to act on their own behalf and improve their child's well-being through access to information, resources, and support.

Worldview

The fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing all the beliefs and values that shape how they interpret the world and interact with it.