THE MIDDLE EAST

• Describe the cultural psychology of a selected region from the list above(including key figures, central concerns, mental health issues that often arise within that region, potential stereotypes and discrimination that may occur, and theoretical conflicts).
• Compare and evaluate the cultural influences that affected the development of two systems of psychological ideasone system being Western culture and the other system representing your selected region. What similarities exist? For example, how does addiction manifest similarly in these cultures?
• Contrast and evaluate the cultural influences that affected the development of two systems of psychological ideas. What differences exist? For example, are members from the selected region typically more or less likely to seek mental health treatment relative to members of Western culture?
• Explain and analyze factors that a mental health practitioner should take into account to be a culturally sensitive and aware practitioner and best serve all members of their community, particularly when members of that community have been traditionally underserved.
• Support your analysis with scholarly articles.