Cross-cultural human development is the cultural similarities and differences in the developmental processes and their outcomes as expressed by behavior and individuals
2. Demonstrate a familiarity with the important themes presented in this chapter including the cross-cultural perspective, ecological systems approach, developmental niche, developmental orientation, and chronological-within-topics-approach.
Cross-Cultural Perspective has 3 goals, the first is Testing or extending the generaziblity of existing theories and findings. Secondly, is exploring cultures in order to discover variations in behavior. Lastly, it is aimed at integrating findings in such a way as to generate a more universal psychology.
Ecological Systems Approach focuses on the individuals' subjective view. Divides a child's environement into five nested and interrelated systems or contexts which allows us to see and understand the connection between culture and development.
Developmental Niche is the framework for understanding how various aspects of culutre guide the developmental process by focusing on the child as a unit.
Developmental Orientation is the development of memory and attention, or the increased ability to organize information.
Chronological-Within-Topic-Approach this is looking at topics chronologically from the early beginnings of development through the last years of life. This approach hopes to effectively demonstrate how behavioral processes evolve and change as individuals pass from infancy and childhood through adolescence into adulthood.
3. Comment on the three goals set forth for the field of cross-cultural psychology.
The three goals for the field of cross cultural psychology are well set. It allows you to explore with an open mind the difference and uniqueness of different cultures in more than one way.
4. Why do the authors emphasize a practical application approach to the subject?
The authors emphasize a practical approach to avoid jargon and focus on reader's "real-life experiences and ultimately assist them to relate more effectively with other individuals and in diverse environments.