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What does the discipline of psychology mainly rely on in terms of theories and explanations?
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?
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?
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?
How is the Afrocentric paradigm different from Western psychology?
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What characterizes Indigenous psychology?
What characterizes Indigenous psychology?
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What does the African worldview consider to be the source, energy and strength?
What does the African worldview consider to be the source, energy and strength?
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Which of the following is not a tenet of the African worldview according to the passage?
Which of the following is not a tenet of the African worldview according to the passage?
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What does the passage say has happened to the philosophy of Ubuntu in many parts of Africa?
What does the passage say has happened to the philosophy of Ubuntu in many parts of Africa?
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According to the passage, what is the aim of African traditional thought?
According to the passage, what is the aim of African traditional thought?
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