United States Dominance in Psychology

Course Text: Stevens, M. J., & Gielen, U. P. (2007). Toward a global psychology: Theory, research, in" rel="nofollow">intervention, and pedagogy. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. *Chapter 1, "Orientation to a Global Psychology" *Chapter 2, "International Perspectives on the History of Psychology" Application: United States Domin" rel="nofollow">inance in" rel="nofollow">in Psychology Collaboration is a critical feature of global psychology. In order for professionals to work together throughout the world, it is important for them to have some shared standards and philosophies. However, collaboration can be difficult in" rel="nofollow">in a world with diverse people, geography, politics, and beliefs. While it is not necessary for psychologists to agree on all issues, it is helpful to respect and appreciate a variety of theories and viewpoin" rel="nofollow">ints. For decades, the United States has domin" rel="nofollow">inated the field of psychology. When one country domin" rel="nofollow">inates a disciplin" rel="nofollow">ine, the field can become narrow and emphasize limited poin" rel="nofollow">ints of view that may not be applicable throughout the world. For example, developin" rel="nofollow">ing nations may use psychological tests that do not accurately assess their population. Researchers in" rel="nofollow">in non-Western countries may try to replicate research in" rel="nofollow">in Western countries even though the study is not relevant for their needs. While United States domin" rel="nofollow">inance in" rel="nofollow">in psychology both contributes to and detracts from practices in" rel="nofollow">in other parts of the world, some psychologists have been quite uncomfortable with its powerful in" rel="nofollow">influence. In fact, accordin" rel="nofollow">ing to your course text, American psychology has been accused of bein" rel="nofollow">ing xenophobic. To prepare for this assignment: *Review Chapter 2 in" rel="nofollow">in your course text, Toward a Global Psychology: Theory, Research, Intervention, and Pedagogy. Pay particular attention to the followin" rel="nofollow">ing sections: "U.S. Psychology Versus Other Psychologies," "Dissatisfaction with U.S. Domin" rel="nofollow">inance in" rel="nofollow">in Psychology," "Dissatisfaction with Western Psychology," and "Emergin" rel="nofollow">ing Countries in" rel="nofollow">in Psychology." *Thin" rel="nofollow">ink about how United States domin" rel="nofollow">inance in" rel="nofollow">in global psychology has contributed to other parts of the world. *Consider how United States domin" rel="nofollow">inance in" rel="nofollow">in global psychology has detracted from or even hurt efforts or development in" rel="nofollow">in countries around the world. Consider whether you agree or disagree with the accusation that American psychology is xenophobic. *Thin" rel="nofollow">ink about how psychologists with an in" rel="nofollow">interest in" rel="nofollow">in global psychology might in" rel="nofollow">influence the disciplin" rel="nofollow">ine to satisfy those who are concerned about United States domin" rel="nofollow">inance in" rel="nofollow">in psychology. ****The assignment (1–2 pages): *Explain" rel="nofollow">in two contributions of United States domin" rel="nofollow">inance in" rel="nofollow">in global psychology. *Explain" rel="nofollow">in two ways in" rel="nofollow">in which United States domin" rel="nofollow">inance in" rel="nofollow">in global psychology has detracted from or even hurt efforts or development in" rel="nofollow">in other countries. *Take a position either agreein" rel="nofollow">ing or disagreein" rel="nofollow">ing with the accusation that American psychology is xenophobic. Then defend your position. Explain" rel="nofollow">in how global psychologists might in" rel="nofollow">influence the disciplin" rel="nofollow">ine to satisfy those who are concerned about United States domin" rel="nofollow">inance in" rel="nofollow">in psychology.