What is African American psychology? African American psychology is defined as “the body of knowledge that is concerned with the understanding of African American life and culture. African American psychology recognizes the commonality of experiences of African people throughout the world” (Fairchild, pg. 93). There are two perspectives in which African American psychology can be presented. The first way in which the reaction of African American psychology to racist attacks on black people by white social science (the scientific study of human society and social relationships) and the work of African and African American psychologists to better analyze and understand the black life, culture, and behavior compared to other ethnicities in the
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319). This society was formed because of the protests to APA’s lack of responsiveness to the interests and needs of African American psychologists and the communists that they serve” (Holliday, pg. 319). The ABPsi was founded as an ethnocentric centered organization. The organization is currently governed by a board of directors that included four regional representatives. It also has a council of elders that advises the board and a general assembly that consists of volunteers from ABPsi chapters throughout the nation who carry out projects requested by the board. The APA is known as the “nation’s largest association of psychologists” (Holliday, pg. 325). The association has expanded psychological research and practice. Through the ABPsi, African American psychology is starting to become more global in reaching out to psychologists. According to Fairchild (2000), “the mission of African American psychology remains the liberation of the African spirit around the world.” There is change coming within human behavior and society. According to Fairchild (2000), there was a racial identity research conducted that formed a dramatic transformation within the psychological status of African American people. The study stated that the “African American population discarded internalized negative images and embraced …show more content…
Many psychologists have questioned cross-cultural generalization within psychological theories. Cross-cultural psychology can be defined as the “scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.” They both may include “variability and invariance under diverse cultural conditions.” There are many factors that contribute to the diverse psychological process and culture is one of the most important. Other universal processes can include ethnic and racial
319). This society was formed because of the protests to APA’s lack of responsiveness to the interests and needs of African American psychologists and the communists that they serve” (Holliday, pg. 319). The ABPsi was founded as an ethnocentric centered organization. The organization is currently governed by a board of directors that included four regional representatives. It also has a council of elders that advises the board and a general assembly that consists of volunteers from ABPsi chapters throughout the nation who carry out projects requested by the board. The APA is known as the “nation’s largest association of psychologists” (Holliday, pg. 325). The association has expanded psychological research and practice. Through the ABPsi, African American psychology is starting to become more global in reaching out to psychologists. According to Fairchild (2000), “the mission of African American psychology remains the liberation of the African spirit around the world.” There is change coming within human behavior and society. According to Fairchild (2000), there was a racial identity research conducted that formed a dramatic transformation within the psychological status of African American people. The study stated that the “African American population discarded internalized negative images and embraced …show more content…
Many psychologists have questioned cross-cultural generalization within psychological theories. Cross-cultural psychology can be defined as the “scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.” They both may include “variability and invariance under diverse cultural conditions.” There are many factors that contribute to the diverse psychological process and culture is one of the most important. Other universal processes can include ethnic and racial