Correct option is B
Indian Psychology has a well-defined theoretical foundation rooted in ancient Indian philosophical systems (Vedas, Upanishads, Yoga, Buddhism), while Indigenous Psychology is a broader approach that encompasses culture-specific psychological knowledge from various indigenous cultures worldwide without a single unified theoretical base.
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• Indian Psychology draws from ancient Indian texts and philosophical traditions spanning thousands of years (Vedanta, Samkhya, Yoga, Buddhist psychology)
• Indigenous Psychology is a global movement recognizing that psychological theories developed in Western contexts may not apply universally
• Indian Psychology has systematic theoretical frameworks about consciousness, mind, self, and well-being (e.g., the concept of Atman, koshas, gunas)
• Indigenous Psychology advocates for developing psychological knowledge that is culturally relevant to specific populations
• Both approaches challenge the universality of Western psychological theories but differ in their theoretical specificity
• Indian Psychology can be seen as one example of indigenous psychology, but with a particularly rich and systematic theoretical heritage