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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?

Emphasizes interconnectedness and interdependence Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Indigenous psychology?

Understanding cultures based on their own perspectives Signup and view all the answers

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

God Signup and view all the answers

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

The validity of rational knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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

It has become idealized and romanticized Signup and view all the answers

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

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

African and Eastern Psychologies: Dr. Anwynne Kern

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Questions and Answers

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

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

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

How is the Afrocentric paradigm different from Western psychology?

What characterizes Indigenous psychology?

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

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

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

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

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