This course is designed to explore the influence of culture on mental processes and behaviors in humans. A cross-cultural framework will be used to give students the tools necessary for evaluating many psychological processes and principles from a cultural perspective. Students will examine in-depth traditionally held beliefs and theories and their relevance to different cultural groups today, and apply what they learn to their own lives. Students will gain an understanding of the nature of culture and its relationship to psychological processes. Students will gain a deeper, more complex understanding of the differences and similarities between various cultures through the exploration of topics such as changing gender roles, sexuality, health, aggression, personality, mate selection, and more.
