If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze the major cultural influences on human behavior.
• Explain the differences and similarities of human behavior in various cultures.
• Describe quantitative and qualitative methods for cross-cultural research.
• Summarize how culture influences thinking and mental processes.
• Describe the role of culture in the development process.
• Explain the differences between collectivistic and individualistic cultures.
• Identify the major models of racial/ethnic identity and acculturation.
• Explain the role of ethnocentrism as it relates to prejudice and stereotypes.
• Explain the relevance of knowledge of diverse cultures to cross-cultural interactions.
• Apply knowledge of cross-cultural psychology to personal and professional experiences.
• Recommend multiple strategies for improving intergroup relations during discussions of real life conflict situations.
• Evaluate communication techniques that enhance or impair intercultural communications.
• Point out how cultures differ in gender roles, sex roles, ideas of marriage, and how that impacts particular cultural practices.
• Analyze how various cultural practices lead to the diagnosis or misdiagnosis of health and mental health problems.