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1.1 Bias

1.2 Causality

1.3 Change

1.4 Measurement

1.5 Perspective

1.6 Responsibility

2.1 Biological Approach

2.2 Cognitive Approach

2.3 Sociocultural Approach

2.4 Research Methodology

3.1 Health and Well-being

3.2 Human Development

3.3 Human Relationships

3.4 Learning and Cognition

4.1 Culture

4.2 Motivation

4.3 Technology

4.4 Data Analysis and Interpretation

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1.5 Perspective

1.5B Emic and etic approaches

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1.5.2 Emic & etic perspectives

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1.5A Deductive and inductive reasoning in psychology

1.5C Indigenous psychology and researcher positionality

Emic Perspective

Emic perspectives analyze a person's culture from an insider's perspective.
It would focus on interviews, surveys, and trying to understand exactly what is in that culture's mind.

Example

A researcher studying anxiety in a certain culture with an emic approach may conduct intense interviews and observations.

Etic Perspective

Emic perspectives analyze a person's culture from an outsider's perspective.
It would focus on standardized tests and cultural comparison.

Example

A researcher studying anxiety in a certain culture with an etic approach may conduct standardized tests.

Common Mistake

Emic and etic perspectives are not opposing approaches to research, instead they are complementary and can be used together when possible.

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