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Which of the following is a major difference between Indian Psychology and Indigenous Psychology:
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Which of the following is a major difference between Indian Psychology and Indigenous Psychology:

A.

Indigenous Psychology is more theoretical than Indian Psychology

B.

Indian Psychology has a specific theoretical foundation, while Indigenous Psychology does not

C.

Indian Psychology is only applicable within India, while Indigenous Psychology is global

D.

Indian Psychology rejects cultural influences while Indigenous Psychology embraces them

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

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