This document provides guidelines and a rubric for a final project in a cross-cultural psychology course. Students are instructed to write an analysis paper examining a non-Western culture from the perspective of a cross-cultural psychologist. The paper must address at least 5 areas of analysis and integrate concepts from the course. It will be graded based on depth of reflection, inclusion of required components, evidence and application of psychological concepts, writing quality, and use of APA style.

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Lesson 7 Discussion
Team 3: United States Business Leader, Laborer and
Government Leader (president/legislative member)
Part 1: Although you are all responsible for your own posts, I
randomly separated the class into three groups (teams) to focus
our discussions and ensure deeper participation into the specific
country's perspective on NAFTA. Please follow the sequence
below to stay organized with your research and contributions.
POST YOUR SUBMISSION IN THE DISCUSSION BOARD
ASSIGNED TO LESSON 7 (Not your team's board). Title your
post - Your Country and your name
Begin by reading chapters 14 and 15 of the textbook, and the
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Links to an external site..
Part 2:
Then each complete an analysis using the following
facts pattern:
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Free trade among these nations
have both pros and cons. Imagine that you represent the country
assigned to you by your professor, and then speculate about
both the positive and negative effects that NAFTA may have on
the country you are assigned from the perspectives of the
individuals listed (business leader, laborer, government); share
your speculations with the class. Be sure to include the
following in your post:
1. Provide information about the benefits of free trade to ALL

2. countries involved (this can be a table)
2. From the perspectives of the country and parties I assigned
you to: Discuss what the drawbacks are of free trade – provide
specific examples supported by researchable data,
3. Respond to 2 classmates (1 person from your same team AND
another person from another team
From the perspective of the country and parties I assigned you
to: Discuss what your predictions and recommendations are for
the future of NAFTA.
When replying to your classmates' posts:
Read your classmate's post and reply to no less than two of your
classmates and a question.
Your question should be one of the following three types:
· Clarification Based: This kind of question helps the writer by
asking your peer to clarify points that you think could be more
fully explained.
· Evidence question - When a writer states something as fact
rather than personal opinion, your peers argument is stronger if
they cite evidence that the fact is true. Facts can be evidenced,
in approximate order of strongest evidence to weakest, (1) by
citing trustworthy data, (2) by citing the opinions of experts, (3)
by citing repeatable personal experience, or (4) by citing
common opinion. This kind of question helps the writer by
asking for evidence if the student states something as fact but
doesn't cite evidence.
· Hypothetical question - This kind of question helps the writer
by asking your peer to test their argument by applying it to a
situation that you specify.
Please note that a discussion is an exchange. Participate
regularly and solicit feedback from your peers.

3. Posts needing a response:
Student 1:
Student 2:
Jasmine Eaddy
The term "Cross-Cultural Psychology" refers to the "critical and
comparative study of the influence of culture on the psychology
of humans" (Shiraev & Levy, 2017). In the field of Cross-
Cultural Psychology, researchers attempt to tease apart not just
the distinctions across subgroups, but also the shared
experiences and values that unite them. Cultural differences
exist in every community. The truth is that no two civilizations
are 100% the same or 100% different (Shiraev & Levy, 2017).
Factors such as race, ethnicity, nationality, and religious belief
could be considered in such studies.
My focus is on the Hispanic and Latino communities because of
their interest in being the subject of study. To avoid missing,
misinterpreting, or dismissing whatever information I may find,
I intend to take a clear and unbiased look at this society.
As part of my assignment, the first thing I'll do is discuss how
the group feels about its own independence. The idea that "no
civilization is culturally homogeneous" is something I've come
to understand, and it's not only something that applies to
Hispanic and Latino culture; it's something that applies to any

4. culture. There is no such thing as a "identical" or "completely
different" culture (Shiraev & Levy, 2017). There is a great deal
of variety within the Hispanic and Latino communities.
Hispanics and Latinos undergo a culturally specific form of
distress known as "attack of the nerves," characterized by out-
of-control sobbing or shouting, crying, trembling, feelings of
heat rising from the chest and head, dissociative experiences,
and outbursts of verbal or physical hostility (Fortuna, 2020).
Religion and family life are highly regarded in Hispanic and
Latino societies. Traditional gender roles, childrearing
practices, and the order of the family are highly valued.
In general, neither mental health nor the use of medication to
treat mental illness are concepts that are valued by Hispanic and
Latino communities. Most people of Hispanic or Latino descent
either refuse to seek medical help when they are sick or, if they
have been diagnosed, they refuse to take the medication that has
been recommended to them. The Hispanic and Latino
community's outlook on life is profoundly influenced by these
ideas.
References

5. Fortuna, L. (2020).
Working with Laino/a and Hispanic Patients. American
Psychiatric Association.
Shiraev, E., & Levy, D. A. (2017). Cross-cultural psychology:
Critical thinking and contemporary applications (6th ed.). New
York, NY: Routledge.
PSY 324: Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
The final project for this course is the creation of an analysis
paper. In the paper, you will analyze a particular culture from
the perspective of a cross-cultural
psychologist. This project will allow you to demonstrate your
ability to analyze different cultures using a psychological
approach and to draw conclusions based
on research of that culture’s characteristics. The analysis paper
will be submitted in Module Seven.
Guidelines
This paper will challenge you to apply what you have learned in

6. this course to an investigation of a cultural or ethnic group of
your choosing (except white
European Americans). You will, in essence, be thinking like a
cross-cultural psychologist. You should position the group’s
culture in terms of its location on specific
cultural dimensions (e.g., power distance, uncertainty
avoidance) and explain what it tells us about their behavior and
psychology.
Address at least five of the following areas in your paper:
made about the thoughts, feelings,
and behaviors of this group in light of their unique cultural
background?
-cultural psychologist expect the group t
o perform on various psychological measures (e.g., a Big Five
personality test) and tasks
(e.g., perspective taking, helping strangers)?
attributions?
disorders, most commonly diagnosed ones, and treatment
methods.
on others or the self.
psyche.
te sources of perception and stereotypes.

7. of measure. Ad dress any conflicts this may have with
traditional views and methods.
rms regulate an
individual’s display of emotions.
type of uncertainty avoidance in this cultural setting.
l beliefs related to death might affect
medical decisions and grieving.
seek social support in times of stress.
what situations?
You must integrate concepts from the text, define all
terminology, and document your sources. Attend to the rubric
prior to formulating your assignment.

8. Final Project Rubric
Format: The final project submission must follow these
formatting guidelines: three to five pages in length, double
spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font,
one-inch margins, and APA citations.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs
Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Depth of Reflection Response demonstrates an
in-depth reflection on, and

9. personalization of, the theories,
concepts, and/or strategies
presented in the course materials
to date. Viewpoints and
interpretations are insightful and
well supported. Clear, detailed
examples from the text and/or
personal reflections are provided,
as applicable.
Response demonstrates a general
reflection on, and personalization
of, the theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the
course materials to date.
Viewpoints and interpretations
are supported. Appropriate
examples are provided, as
applicable.
Response demonstrates a
minimal reflection on, and
personalization of, the theories,
concepts, and/or strategies
presented in the course materials
to date. Viewpoints and
interpretations are unsupported
or supported with flawed
arguments. Examples, when
applicable, are not provided or
are irrelevant to the assignment.
Response demonstrates a lack of
reflection on, or personalization
of, the theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the

10. course materials to date.
Viewpoints and interpretations
are missing, inappropriate,
and/or unsupported. Examples,
when applicable, are not
provided.
30
Required
Components
Response includes all
components and meets or
exceeds all requirements
indicated in the instructions.
Each question or part of the
assignment is addressed
thoroughly. Follows directions
well.
Response includes all
components and meets all
requirements indicated in the
instructions. Each question or
part of the assignment is
addressed. Follows directions
somewhat well.
Response is missing some
components and/or does not
fully meet the requirements
indicated in the instructions.
Some questions or parts of the
assignment are not addressed.

11. Response excludes essential
components and/or does not
address the requirements
indicated in the instructions.
Many parts of the assignment are
addressed minimally,
inadequately, and/or not at all.
30
Evidence and
Practice
Great integration of module
information. Response shows
strong evidence of synthesis of
ideas presented and insights
gained throughout the entire
course. The implications of these
are thoroughly detailed and
applicable. Truly thinks like a
psychologist.
Integrates some information
from course modules. Response
shows evidence of synthesis of
ideas presented and insights
gained throughout the entire
course. Provides some level of
detail. Shares some ability to
think like a psychologist.
Very little integration of course
module information. Response
shows little evidence of synthesis
of ideas presented and insights

12. gained throughout the entire
course. Little or no detail or
understanding of how a
psychologist would think.
Response shows no evidence of
synthesis of ideas presented and
insights gained throughout the
entire course. No details given.
No understanding of how a
psychologist would think.
30

13. Writing Writing is clear, concise, and well
organized with excellent
sentence/paragraph
construction. Thoughts are
expressed in a coherent and
logical manner. There are no
more than three spelling,
grammar, or syntax errors per
page of writing. No issues with
APA style.
Writing is mostly clear, concise,
and well organized with good
sentence/paragraph
construction. Thoughts are
expressed in a coherent and
logical manner. There are no
more than five spelling, grammar,
or syntax errors per page of
writing. Some issues with APA
style.
Writing is unclear and/or
disorganized. Thoughts are not
expressed in a logical manner.
There are more than five spelling,
grammar, or syntax errors per
page of writing. Issues with APA
style.
Writing is unclear and
disorganized. Thoughts ramble
and make little sense. There are
numerous spelling, grammar, or
syntax errors throughout the
response. Issues with APA style.

14. 10
Earned Total: 100%
PSY 324: Final Project Guidelines and Rubric Overview
Guidelines Final Project Rubric