Note: some of this material is in the chapter on social psychology in the book

culture:
definition
what dimension of culture? race, nationality or religion?
what is culturally specific vs what is universal
what is the general direction of the culture
ethnic identity and acculturation:br> bicultural, assimilated, separatist, marginal
individualistic vs collectivistic cultures
monochronic vs polychronic cultures
the values of individualis and collectivism regarding:
national security, freedom, family, exciting life, parents and elders, varied life, obedience, choosing own goals
culture bound syndromes in DSM IV:
Taijin Kyofusho, Brain fag, Ghost sickness
culture and symptoms and therapy
ethnocentrism
stereotypes
definition
the three distortions of reality due to stereotypes:
1. exagurate differences between groups
2. underestimate differences within own group and other group
3. produce selective perception definition
sources of prejudice:
1. feelings of anxiety, inadequacy, scapegoating
2. socialization
social benefits
economic factors
reducing racism:
1. both groups cooperate towards a common goal
2. equal status and economic standing
3. having the moral, legal, and economic support of authorities
4. have opportunities to work and socialize together formally and informally

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