Discussion PSY 354 – 5 In this discussion, we will focus on exploring culture-bound disorders and examining the etic (universal) and emic (culture-specific) aspects of these disorders. Please find your assigned disorder from the table below based on the first letter of your last name: Disorder Last Name hwa-byung Q-S Research and describe the assigned culture-bound disorder, including its symptoms, prevalence, and cultural context in which it occurs. Cite sources used and include a reference list. Discuss the universalist perspective on the disorder: Do you believe that the disorder may exist universally but is expressed differently across cultures? Provide reasons and evidence to support your viewpoint. Explore the cultural relativist perspective on the disorder: Do you think the disorder is unique to a specific culture or region? What cultural factors contribute to its occurrence and how does the cultural context shape its symptoms and manifestations? Guidelines for Main Post: Please ensure that your main post addresses all three discussion prompts related to your assigned culture-bound disorder. Support your arguments and insights with relevant research findings or examples from cross-cultural psychology. Engage with your peers by responding to their main posts in a constructive and respectful manner. Discussion Please choose one of the following prompts to explore and share your insights regarding cross-cultural issues related to child-rearing, particularly with infants: Parenting styles and caregiving practices: Investigate the variations in parenting styles and caregiving practices across cultures. How do different cultures approach infant care, feeding, sleeping arrangements, and physical contact? What cultural factors contribute to these variations, and what impact might they have on infants’ socioemotional development? Cultural beliefs and values: Examine how cultural beliefs and values shape child-rearing practices. How do cultural norms and expectations influence parenting goals, discipline strategies, and socialization practices? Can you identify any cultural practices related to rituals, ceremonies, or traditions that are specific to infant care? Cross-cultural challenges and adaptations: Discuss the challenges faced by families who migrate or relocate to a different cultural context in terms of child-rearing. How do families navigate the tension between their own cultural practices and the dominant cultural norms in their new environment? What adaptations might families make to ensure the well-being and cultural identity of their infants? Guidelines for Main Post: Ensure that your main post addresses all aspects of the chosen prompt. Support your arguments and insights with relevant research findings or examples from cross-cultural psychology. Cite your sources! Include in-text citations! Engage with your peers by responding to their main posts in a constructive and respectful manner. Discussion In this discussion, we will explore different dimensions of acculturation and its impact on individuals and groups. Please choose one of the following prompts to explore and share your insights: Witnessed acculturation: Reflect on a personal experience or an observation where you witnessed acculturation. It could be your own or someone else’s process of adapting to a new culture. Describe the situation and discuss the challenges and changes that occurred during the acculturation process. John Berry’s work: John Berry proposed a widely used framework for understanding acculturation strategies: integration, assimilation, separation, and marginalization. Choose one of these strategies and discuss its implications for individuals and their identity development in multicultural settings. Provide examples to support your arguments. Language, schemas, attitudes, and group issues: Explore how language, cognitive schemas, attitudes, and group dynamics play a role in the acculturation process. How do language proficiency and use influence acculturation outcomes? How might cognitive schemas and attitudes towards the host culture impact an individual’s acculturation experience? Discuss the importance of social support and belongingness within groups during acculturation.