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African and Eastern Psychologies: Dr. Anwynne Kern
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African and Eastern Psychologies: Dr. Anwynne Kern

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What does the discipline of psychology mainly rely on in terms of theories and explanations?

  • Asia and the Middle East
  • Africa and Australia
  • North America and Europe (correct)
  • South America and Antarctica

    • In the context of psychology, what does a paradigm refer to?

  • A specific type of research design used in experiments
  • A type of mental disorder characterized by extreme beliefs
  • A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that define a way of viewing reality (correct)
  • A method for treating psychological conditions using medication

    • What is a key assumption of the scientific paradigm in psychology?

  • Evidence is not important in research
  • Objective reality exists (correct)
  • Observations are not reliable
  • Subjective knowledge is more valuable than objective facts

    • How is the Afrocentric paradigm different from Western psychology?

    <p>Emphasizes interconnectedness and interdependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Indigenous psychology?

    <p>Understanding cultures based on their own perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the African worldview consider to be the source, energy and strength?

    <p>God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a tenet of the African worldview according to the passage?

    <p>The validity of rational knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage say has happened to the philosophy of Ubuntu in many parts of Africa?

    <p>It has become idealized and romanticized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the aim of African traditional thought?

    <p>To ensure moral behavior so that people can become umuntu</p> Signup and view all the answers

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