One of the criticisms of positive psychology has been that it relies too much on North American and European research participants. Give a specific example of how research in a particular area may not generalize to other samples.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Examples will vary but might include a discussion of positive psychology’s focus on the individual and instrumentalism (efforts to gain control over natural and social processes). This Western cultural worldview may define happiness, well-being, flourishing, and other constructs very differently from people who live in other parts of the world.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Cross-Cultural Considerations
Difficulty Level: Medium
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