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Psychology
of Diversity
How identity, culture, and social group membership shape human psychology. Scientifically rigorous and genuinely illuminating for any field.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of psychology of diversity — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Discuss diversity dynamics across cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual, and religious dimensions; critically analyze theories of prejudice and discrimination, identifying their origins and implications for social equity
- Apply strategies for bias reduction and cultural competence to promote inclusivity in diverse environments
- Demonstrate proficiency in research methodologies for analyzing diversity issues in psychology
- Communicate effectively and advocate for social justice in diverse communities.
Major Course Topics
Course chapters and lessons
Psychology of Diversity has 12 chapters across 57 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 12
- Lessons
- 73
- Instructional hours
- 57 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
Self-Concept, Social Identity, and the Psychology of Belonging
- 1.1 Self-Identity: Foundations, Theory, and Conceptual Framework
- 1.2 Social Identity and Categorization: Definitions, Theories, and Examples
- 1.3 Identity Through Cultural, Ethnic, Racial, and Gender Lenses
- 1.4 The Psychology of Belonging and Human Group Affiliation
Chapter 2
Dimensions of Diversity in Psychological Perspective
- 2.1 Diversity Defined: Meaning, Scope, and Psychological Significance
- 2.2 Cultural and Racial Diversity: Psychological Dimensions and Impact
- 2.3 Ethnic and Gender Diversity: Patterns, Examples, and Implications
- 2.4 Sexual and Religious Diversity: Psychological Perspectives and Impact
- 2.5 Social Construction of Diversity: Theories and Psychological Frameworks
- 2.6 Diversity and Identity: Influence on Behavior and Cross-Group Relationships
- 2.7 Diversity, Social Justice, and Equity in Psychological Context
- 2.8 Analyzing How Diversity Shapes Societal and Individual Outcomes
Chapter 3
Frameworks for Studying Diversity in Psychology
- 3.1 Aims and Goals of Psychological Diversity Research
- 3.2 Demographic and Political Perspectives on Diversity: Scope and Limitations
- 3.3 Ideological Perspective on Diversity: Overview and Critical Analysis
- 3.4 Social Justice as a Framework for Understanding Diversity
Chapter 4
Key Theories and Research Trends in Diversity Psychology
- 4.1 Similarity-Attraction Paradigm: Core Concepts and Critiques
- 4.2 Value-in-Diversity Hypothesis and Homophily Biases: Definitions and Overview
- 4.3 Contemporary Research Directions in the Psychology of Diversity
Chapter 5
Psychological Lenses on Human Behavior
- 5.1 Human Behavior: Definition, Scope, and Explanation
- 5.2 Social and Cognitive Psychology: Perspectives and Theories
- 5.3 Developmental and Biological Influences on Human Behavior
- 5.4 Abnormal Psychology: Criteria, Causes, and Behavioral Patterns
- 5.5 Integrating Multiple Psychological Perspectives on Behavior
Chapter 6
Prejudice, Discrimination, and Social Bias Across Groups
- 6.1 Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Discrimination: Core Definitions and Examples
- 6.2 Racism and Racial Discrimination: History, Forms, and Implications
- 6.3 Sexism and Gender Discrimination: Differences, Contexts, and Impact
- 6.4 Xenophobia, Ethnocentrism, and Nativism: Definitions and Examples
- 6.5 Ageism and Ableism: Stereotyping, Discrimination, and Social Impact
- 6.6 Sexual and Religious Discrimination: Psychological Perspectives and Examples
- 6.7 Atheist Discrimination, Age Discrimination History, and Reverse Discrimination
- 6.8 Intersectionality and Overlapping Forms of Social Discrimination
- 6.9 Societal Consequences and Systemic Dimensions of Discrimination
- 6.10 Case Studies in Discrimination Across Identity Groups
- 6.11 Addressing and Reducing Discriminatory Attitudes and Behaviors
- 6.12 Legal and Ethical Frameworks Surrounding Discrimination
Chapter 7
Psychological Mechanisms Behind Stereotypes and Prejudice
- 7.1 Origins of Prejudice: Theoretical Explanations and Social Identity
- 7.2 The ABC Model of Attitudes and Its Role in Prejudice Formation
- 7.3 Stereotype Threat: Definition, Mechanisms, and Real-World Examples
- 7.4 Information Processing, Self-Serving Attributions, and Stereotype Maintenance
- 7.5 Contact Hypothesis and Realistic Conflict Theory: Application and Limitations
- 7.6 Color-Blind Racism, White Privilege, and Exclusionary Religious Psychology
- 7.7 Reducing Prejudice: Strategies, Outcomes, and Psychological Insights
- 7.8 Structural and Systemic Dimensions of Bias and Discrimination
Chapter 8
Multiculturalism, Cultural Relativism
- 8.1 Society vs. Culture: Distinctions, Interactions, and Sociological Significance
- 8.2 Multiculturalism: Sociological Definitions, Examples, and Critiques
- 8.3 Cultural Relativism: Arguments, Applications, and Ethical Dimensions
Chapter 9
Culture, Identity, and Psychological Research
- 9.1 Cultural Psychology: Core Concepts, Scope, and Key Challenges
- 9.2 Cross-Cultural Psychology: History, Definitions, and Core Issues
- 9.3 Theoretical Approaches and Methods in Cultural Analysis
- 9.4 Cultural Context in Personality, Attribution, and Perception
- 9.5 Psychological Investigation of Cultural Differences and Norms
- 9.6 Sociological Theories of Deviance Across Cultural Contexts
- 9.7 Culture's Impact on Mental, Physical Health, and Early Childhood Development
- 9.8 Self-Concept, Gender, Religion, Ethnicity, and Cultural Influences on Personality
- 9.9 Cognition Across the Lifespan: Cultural Dimensions and Societal Diversity
- 9.10 Culture, Identity, and Diversity in Contemporary Society
Chapter 10
Bias Awareness, Reduction, and Cultural Competence
- 10.1 Understanding Bias: Types, Origins, and Psychological Impact
- 10.2 Bias Reduction Strategies: Methods, Effectiveness, and Outcomes
- 10.3 Cultural Competence: Models, Definitions, and Practical Application
- 10.4 Social and Objective Self-Awareness: Theories, Examples, and Development
Chapter 11
Research Methods and Scientific Inquiry in Psychology
- 11.1 The Scientific Method in Psychology: Definition, Characteristics, and Steps
- 11.2 Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research in Psychology
- 11.3 Research Tools in Psychology: Observation, Measurement, and Experimentation
- 11.4 Research Design Types in Psychological Studies
- 11.5 Reliability, Validity, and Sampling in Psychological Research
Chapter 12
Data Collection Methods in Social Research
- 12.1 Exploring Experiments to Collect Social Research Data
- 12.2 Investigating Surveys to Collect Social Research Data
- 12.3 Analyzing Content Analysis to Collect Social Research Data
- 12.4 Exploring Existing Statistics to Collect Social Research Data
- 12.5 Understanding How Observational & Field Research Are Used to Collect Data
- 12.6 Investigating Archival Research & Secondary Records to Collect Social Research Data
- 12.7 Evaluating Research on the Psychology of Diversity
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the graded assignment and the proctored final exam.
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