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Required four different VERSIONS answers/responses to the given discussion question at least 150 word for each response/asnwer.

1 ) Most people often do not think of biology, genetics, and healthcare in relation to cross-cultural psychology. But some examples which relate to biology, genetics, and cultures are:

-Some genetic disorders are more common in specific cultural groups (Tay-Sachs in European Jews, Cleft lip in Japanese)

-In addition to socio-cultural factors, alcoholism rates are high in Native -American Indians because their blood has a high absorption rate.

-The Japanese culture has a high lifespan due to their diet and lifestyle factors.

-Death from stroke and heart disease is highest for African-Americans.

What other examples can you think of?

Responses:

1. One answer in at least 100 word

2. Second answer at least100 word

3. Third answer at least 100 word

4. Fourth answer at least 100 word

DQ 2 ) The chapter mentions internal and external locus of control. This theory was developed by Rotter. If we have an internal locus of control we feel that we have control over our lives and are responsible for our actions. If we have an external locus of control then we may feel we have no control over anything and are just at the fate of destiny. Research has shown that those that have an internal locus of control are more emotionally healthy and tend to do better academically. The chapter discussed how Americans in comparison to other cultures have a higher internal locus of control. However, this does not account for the self-serving bias which is tendency to blame others when bad or negative things happen to us. For example, if we get a bad grade on a test we may say that the test was unfair or difficult rather than say we didn't study enough. Additionally, it does not explain why other cultures perform better academically when compared to ours. The findings are interesting because it shows that there is not one perfect explanation in the field of psychology and there are many gray areas. As the saying goes there is always an exception to the rule.

Responses:

1. One answer in at least 100 word

2. Second answer at least100 word

3. Third answer at least 100 word

4. Fourth answer at least 100 word

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