Beschreibung:
Not long ago, psychology held that its Western-based tenets were universal truths applicable throughout the world. From this early naïve assumption, the discipline has evolved to realize the need for cross-cultural competence in both practice and research. Today, commitment to professional ethics and scientific advancement is driving the adaptation of theories, models, and therapies to create a more inclusive psychology for the age of globalization.
Challenges of a Global Era.- History and Systems of Psychology.- Developmental Psychology.- Social Psychology.- Personality.- Testing and Assessment.- Gender and Psychology.- Clinical Psychology.- Counseling Psychology.- Health Psychology.- Industrial/Organizational Psychology.- Ethnopolitical Psychology.- Professional Psychology.- Conclusion.