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If most long-standing psychological theories are rooted in W.E.I.R.D. cultural assumptions, how might this limit their applicability to non-W.E.I.R.D. populations? Can you think of ways to redesign psychological research to better account for cultural differences in reasoning?

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          If most long-standing psychological theories are rooted in W.E.I.R.D. cultural assumptions, how might this limit their applicability to non-W.E.I.R.D. populations? Can you think of ways to redesign psychological research to better account for cultural differences in reasoning?

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Psychology Openstax

Rosie M. Spielman 1st Edition

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09/06/2023

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E.I.R.D. Cultural Assumptions** Recognize that W.E.I.R.D. stands for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic societies. Most psychological theories have been developed based on samples from these populations, which may not represent the cognitive, Show more…

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If most long-standing psychological theories are rooted in W.E.I.R.D. cultural assumptions, how might this limit their applicability to non-W.E.I.R.D. populations? Can you think of ways to redesign psychological research to better account for cultural differences in reasoning?