Cultural Psychology:

• People are so familiar with their own upbringing and way of life that they often forget just how different it can be– not just in other countries but even next door! 
• “Socialization”– the process of learning the “norms” or rul...

In psychology, self-knowledge is accurate information one possesses about oneself.

This includes knowledge about our emotional state, personality traits, relationships, opinions, beliefs, values, needs, goals, preferences, social identity and behavioural patterns.

Since 1960, psychology continues to develop new ideas and perspectives. Recent research in psychology looks at many aspects of human experience, from biological influences on behavior to the impact of social and cultural factors.

Today, psychologists focus on a specialty area or perspectiv...