The APF Gold Medal for Impact in Psychology recognizes Shinobu Kitayama for his groundbreaking research in cultural psychology and neuroscience. Kitayama has significantly advanced the understanding of the self, psychological and neural processes, and culture. His pioneering work challenges conventional assumptions of universal cognition, revealing how culture intricately shapes the brain, behavior, and well-being. Dr. Kitayama's contributions extend beyond academia, emphasizing the significance of cultural congruence and competence in diverse realms, including international aid programs, health care, and responses to public health crises. He has opened new avenues for understanding human cognition and behavior and underscored the importance of cultural competence in addressing contemporary challenges. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

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APF 心理学影响金奖：Shinobu Kitayama。


APF 心理学影响金奖表彰北山忍在文化心理学和神经科学方面的开创性研究。北山极大地促进了对自我、心理和神经过程以及文化的理解。他的开创性工作挑战了普遍认知的传统假设，揭示了文化如何复杂地塑造大脑、行为和福祉。北山博士的贡献超出了学术界，强调文化一致性和能力在不同领域的重要性，包括国际援助计划、医疗保健和应对公共卫生危机。他为理解人类认知和行为开辟了新途径，并强调了文化能力在应对当代挑战中的重要性。 （PsycInfo 数据库记录 (c) 2024 APA，保留所有权利）。