PSYCHOLOGY 791 Culture & Human Development Thought Paper #1

I’m trying to learn for my Psychology class and I’m stuck. Can you help?

Goals:

• To reflect on ideas discussed in the film and readings
• To summarize briefly and concisely ideas that cut across film and readings
• To critically analyze and extend ideas presented in the film and readings

Instructions (8.3 points): Your two-page (double-spaced) thought paper must focus on one or two key ideas covered in the film and readings below:

• Film: Preschool in three cultures: Japan, China, and U.S.A
• Readings on 1/28th, 1/30th, & 2/4th
  • • Arnett, J. A. (2008). The neglected 95%: Why American psychology needs to become less American. American Psychologist, 63, 602-614.
    • Keller, H. (2017). Culture and development: A systematic relationship. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 12, 833-840.

• • • Rogoff (2003) – Course Textbook – Chapter 1

Your paper must:

• briefly and concisely summarize the aspects you chose to focus on that cut across the film and readings (approx. 1 to 2 paragraphs)
• critically analyze these aspects by providing your take and reflections on them
• include evidence to substantiate your statements by:

1. connecting the filmmakers’ and authors’ ideas with your own reactions and
2. integrating your experiences and potentially other relevant materials (e.g., related readings or films; your experiences with cultural communities different than your own)