10cp

Cultural Issues for Psychologists

Prerequisites Entry into BPsych(Hons) or PGDipPsych

Teaching Organisation Two hour lecture/seminar. Using social neuroscience perspectives, this unit presents students with cultural constructions of how the mind works. Particular emphasis is placed on sociocultural influences on adaptation to the environment, on belief systems and on decision making. Also included is an exploration and critical examination of prevailing models of assessment and treatment practices of mental health professionals in pluralistic societies.

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