Etic approach – IB Psychology Study Notes

Comprehensive IB Psychology study notes on Etic approach. Covers key theories, research studies, and evaluation points for the 2027 syllabus.

Mark Scheme SECTION A MARK SCHEME 4 marks Must Include: • Etic: outsider perspective, seeks universal patterns • Standardized tools, cross-cultural comparison • Contrast with emic insider, culturally specific approach • Imposed etic: applying etic framework inappropriately • Named example e.g. intelligence testing, cross-cultural surveys • Show both strength universality and limitation imposed etic • Explicit link to cross-cultural psychology Link Formula: "The etic tool/measure assumes universa...