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Intercultural Psychology Assignment

   

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Running head: INTERCULTURAL PSYCHOLOGYLiterature review on Intercultural PsychologyName of the student:Name of the university:Author note:

1INTERCULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY1.0 IntroductionCulture is an important parameter in the society. Preservation of the cultural values iscrucial for respecting the individual sentiments of the people. This includes the behaviour ofthe persons in terms of enhancing the cultural diversity or spoiling the culture in which theyhave received their upbringing. Herein lays the appropriateness of psychology, whichdetermines the mentality of the people towards maintaining the customs and traditions(Matsumoto & Juang, 2016). This paper attempts to produce a literature review regarding theintercultural psychology. As a matter of specification, the focus is on multiculturalism,acculturation, cultural identity and cross-cultural communication. Within this, the aim wouldbe to focus on psychological effects of interculturalism. 1.1 Concept of psychologyPsychology deals with the study of behaviour and mind. As a matter of specification,the feelings, thoughts and emotions of the people are studied. The basic functions ofpsychologists are exploring the effects of the circumstances on the people and discoveringcures. Counselling is the major form of interaction, where ethical approach is crucial in termsof respecting the culture (Leung, Ang & Tan, 2014). Unconscious mind is an importantparameter in psychology. Most of the behaviours exposed by the people are under theinfluence of the unconscious mind. If adequate motivation is provided, the people get theconfidence to move on in their life, overcoming the negative psychological challenges. Thisreflects their physical and mental growth and development. In some cases, it is seen that people find it difficult to accept the harsh realities of life.In such a case, their psyche is adversely affected. This affectation is an obstacle in the basic

2INTERCULTURAL PSYCHOLOGYperformances for survival. Under such circumstances, the humans are in need of therapiesand counselling for getting the needed support (Schwarzenthal et al., 2017). 1.2 Concept of intercultural psychologyIntercultural or cross-cultural psychology deals with excavation of the behavioursunder different and diversified cultural conditions. This excavation is mainly related with thepsyche of the individuals. The focus of this psychology is on the extent to which the mentalbehaviours of the people vary according to the intensity of the situations. In this case, the eticapproach is appropriate in terms of studying the behaviour of the people when they are placedamidst the people of other cultures (Triandis, 1999). One of the major applications ofintercultural psychology is Hofstede’s dimension of culture. According to Hofstede, culturescan be differentiated according to power distance, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity-femininity and individualism-collectivism. One of the other factors was indulgence andrestraint, which is directly related with the psychology of the people to mingle with thepeople with other cultures or restrain from such act. This essay would deal with the impact ofintercultural psychology on multiculturalism. 1.3 Impact of intercultural psychology on multiculturalismMulticulturalism is the co-existence of people from different ethnic groups in asociety. Here, interactions are not an everyday aspect. However, individuals need companionin order to execute the basic activities. Here, interactions are a necessity in terms of addingmeaning to the existence of the people. These interactions consist of preservatory measurestowards respecting the cultures of the fellow beings in terms of maintaining the culturaldiversity (Koester & Lustig, 2015). Maturity and understanding towards respecting thecultures reflects the ability to maintain the psychological balance.

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