Exploring Western Psychology in Africa Quiz
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What is the predominant view of psychology in Africa according to the text?

  • Psychology in Africa is viewed as inherently African-centered and not influenced by Western psychology
  • Psychology in Africa is viewed as universal and applicable in various cultural contexts (correct)
  • Psychology in Africa is viewed as incompatible with Western psychology
  • Psychology in Africa is viewed as Eurocentric and not applicable to African contexts

    • How can psychology in Africa become Africa-centered according to the text?

  • By disregarding the universal nature of psychology
  • By completely rejecting Western psychology
  • By aligning with Western interests and influences
  • By reformulating theories and methods developed in the west within the African context (correct)

    • How is psychology viewed within the perspective of universal psychology in Africa?

  • As value-free, apolitical, and objective (correct)
  • As value-laden, political, and subjective
  • As context-dependent and non-universal
  • As culturally biased and subjective

    • What is the approach of universal psychology in Africa towards conserving the nature of psychology?

    <p>Conservative in endeavoring to conserve the 'nature' of psychology as it was created</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central orientation of psychology in Africa according to the text?

    <p>Universal psychology is the centre of the orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does psychology in Africa seek to reject?

    <p>Cultural domination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects does psychology in Africa give recognition to?

    <p>Spirituality, language, and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of psychology in Africa?

    <p>Cultural understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does psychology in Africa intend to explore?

    <p>The impact of colonization on psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a problem associated with psychology in Africa, according to the text?

    <p>Tends to view Africa as a village</p> Signup and view all the answers

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