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Deutsch: Ethnozentrismus / Español: Etnocentrismo / Português: Etnocentrismo / Français: Ethnocentrisme / Italiano: Etnocentrismo
Ethnocentrism can be defined as: making false assumptions about others' ways based on our own limited experience.
Ethnography refers to a qualitative research design that describes a culture in detail. It is the method in which the researcher seeks to understand the unique values, traditions, and social processes of a culture or subculture by living with its members and making extensive observations and notes.
Ethnomethodology is defined as an approach to the study of social life that focuses on the discovery of implicit, often unspoken assumptions and agreements; this method usually involves the intentional breaking of agreements as a way of revealing their existence.
Deutsch: Ethnopsychologie / Español: Etnopsicología / Português: Etnopsicologia / Français: Ethnopsychologie / Italiano: Etnopsicologia
Ethnopsychology in the psychology context refers to the study of how cultural beliefs, practices, and societal norms influence the understanding and expression of psychological phenomena within different ethnic or cultural groups. It examines the ways in which culture shapes mental processes, behaviors, and interpretations of psychological experiences, highlighting the diversity in how different cultures approach concepts of mental health, emotion, personality, and the self.