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Discussing Cross Cultural Psychology

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Can cross-cultural psychology be applied to other fields? Please provide a specific example in your response.

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In about 260 words, including two references, this posting discusses the concept of cross-cultural psychology and uses an example from the educational sector to explain a practical application of this field. The references used in this solution will act as good sources for further information.

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Can cross-cultural psychology be applied to other fields?

Cross-cultural psychology is a branch of psychology that studies how cultural factors and characteristics such as attitudes, behaviors, customs and values influence human behavior. Many cross-cultural psychologists choose to focus on one of two approaches: how different cultures are similar and/or the differences between cultures (Cherry, 2005). Cross-cultural psychology covers a wide range of topics to include emotions, language acquisition, child ...

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