Question

If a psychologist studies about the behavioral differences between people from different religions, he or she is most likely following the ________ approach to psychology.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sociocultural approach to psychology

Explanation:

The sociocultural approach, or perspective, to psychology, seeks to explain psychological behavior according to the effects that the specific culture of the society that the individual belongs have on his psyche.

If a psychologist tries to explain behavioral differences on the basis of religious background, he or she is following the sociocultural approach because a prominent place is being given to a cultural aspect (religion) in order to explain individual psychological behaviour.