Cross-cultural Perspectives in Introductory Psychology

The core question this supplementary anthology asks is a good one: how well do Western psychological concepts actually apply to non-Western cultures? The 26 articles gathered here — drawing on research from African, Tibetan, Native American, Asian, and other communities — push back on the assumption that introductory psychology's standard findings are universal. Each article is self-contained, which makes it practical for instructors who want to assign select readings without committing to the full volume. The weaknesses are structural and temporal: this is a supplement, not a standalone text, and the 2002 fourth edition is now over two decades old. Some cross-cultural generalizations in older articles reflect anthropological thinking that has since been revised. A useful classroom tool for the right course, but instructors should audit the research for currency.