Shiraev and Levy provide a comprehensive review of theories and research in cross-cultural psychology within a critical thinking framework for examining, analyzing, and evaluating cross-cultural data. This book introduces the field of cross-cultural psychology, discusses basic methodology for cross-cultural research, and explores the fields of sensation and perception, intelligence, human development, emotion, motivation, social perception and interaction, and mental disorders from a cross-cultural perspective. - A critical thinking framework and Critical Thinking Highlight boxes provide practice in developing critical thinking skills in the context of cross-cultural psychology. - More than thirty high-interest activities and exercises provide students ample opportunities for active learning and enhanced comprehension. These activities and exercises are designed to serve as class discussion starters, demonstrations, points for debate, individual or group assignments, term papers, or oral assignments. - A Case in Point sections review and illustrate controversial issues, display cases and research findings, and introduce various opinions about human behavior in different cultura