Abstract

MOGHADDAM, Fathali M.; LEE, Naomi  and  HARRE, Rom. Rev. psicol. (Lima) [online]. 2007, vol.25, n.2, pp. 139-176. ISSN 0254-9247.

Our goal in this discussion is to map out a scientifically legitimate and practical path toward internationalizing the social psychology curriculum. Toward developing an appropriate conceptual framework, we distinguish between the study of two different types of performance: performance capacity, how well isolated individuals can perform tasks as determined by their physical characteristics, and performance style, the way things are done through collaborative meaning making. Whereas performance capacity can be explained causally, performance style is best explained through normative accounts. Social psychology has largely approached questions of performance style by applying a reductionist and causal framework. We highlight the alternative approach reflected in the cultural-narrative turn and identify sub-research areas that need to be strengthened in order to internationalize psychology.

Keywords : International psychology; Universals; Causation; Normative; Social behavior.

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