Psychology and Culture
Y26.5062 / Credit
What is the relationship between culture and personality? Did culture shape people?s personalities, or did their personalities shape their culture? Is there a relationship between childhood training and personality? What is the effect of social environment on children? Is mental illness culturally constructed? Using the methods and theories of psychological anthropology, this course attempts to answer some of the questions raised by anthropology and frequently overlooked by traditional psychology.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Cultural Anthropology
You must be an NYU student in a credit program to take this course. It is not available for online registration. If you're interested in applying to the school, call (212) 998-7200.
NYU Students already enrolled in a credit program should visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT.
