Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

~ Eric B. Shiraev (Author), David A. Levy (Author)
Key Phrases: belief perseverance effect, assimilation bias, nontraditional cultures, United States, Critical Thinking, European Americans (more...)

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Shiraev and Levy provide a comprehensive review of theories and research in cross-cultural psychology within a critical thinking framework for examining, analyzing, and evaluating psychological data.

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FEATURES:

A critical thinking framework, including "Critical Thinking" boxes and tables, provide practice in developing learning skills.

More than thirty high-interest activities and exercises provide students ample opportunity for active learning and enhanced comprehension. These activities and exercises are designed to serve as class discussion starters, demonstrations, points for debate, individual or group assignments, term papers, or oral assignments.

"A Case in Point" sections review and illustrate controversial issues, display cases and research findings, and introduce various opinions about human behavior in different cultural contexts.

"Cross-Cultural Sensitivity" boxes in every chapter underscore the importance of empathy in interpersonal communication.

Relevant quotations from a wide range of sources provide divergent points of view, pique readers' interest, and inspire critical thinking.

NEW FEATURES TO THIS EDITION:

The most current cross-cultural research on a wide range of topics including ethnic and religious identity, psychological effects of globalization, spirituality, cross-cultural communication, evolutionary anthropology, cultural stereotypes, psychotherapy and counseling, mistakes of social perception, intelligence, collectivism, cultural adjustment, suicide, stigma of mental illness, national character, values, and methodology of research.

A broader selection of applied problems such as avoiding stereotypes and psychodiagnostic biases, reducing mistakes in facial recognition, improving effectiveness of classroom learning, understanding spirituality, conducting survey research, and many others.

A greater interdisciplinary perspective, using research from contemporary psychology, as well as neurophysiology, genetics, anthropology, sociology, and micro-economics.

A new, expanded companion website, which provides additional information for instructors and students, including research updates and links, discussion topics, practice questions, and chapter summaries.

More than 130 new reference sources and new research data related to a diverse array of ethnic groups.

A new, revised, and expanded test bank for instructors, which includes a comprehensive selection of questions for every chapter and ready-to-use-quizzes. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 3 edition (February 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205474322
• ISBN-13: 978-0205474325
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #169,130 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable textbook for cross-cultural psychology instructors, April 28, 2009

By	Professor VDS (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This text has become an invaluable tool for the courses I teach in cross-cultural psychology, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Although many books purport to emphasize the integration of critical thinking skills with cross-cultural psychology, this is the only one that does so successfully. My students consistently rate it favorably, and I give it my highest recommendation.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking critically about cultural diversity, April 25, 2009

By	toridori (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications (4th Edition) (Paperback)

How refreshing to find a book about cultural diversity that isn't rife with "politically-correct" mumbo jumbo. Instead, this text emphasizes using critical thinking tools to incisively see through the fog of current academic and social fads and fashions.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best in cross-cultural psychology, March 20, 2009

By	J. Smart (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications (4th Edition) (Paperback)

Cross-Cultural Psychology by Shiraev and Levy is the best textbook available for this field. The book explains concepts and theories very well. Additionally, it provides the reader with a very practical understanding of the field.

I can readily imagine this book being used in counseling, clinical, or general psychology classes. In addition, I would argue that this book, even outside of the classroom, would be an excellent resource to keep on one's bookshelf.

My strongest endorsement stands behind this well written book.