Ethnocentrism Is the Tendency to Assume That One's Own Culture

question 54

Multiple Choice

Ethnocentrism is the tendency to assume that one's own culture and way of life represent the norm or are superior to all others. Therefore, ethnocentrism fosters cohesion in a group. This observation would best reflect which sociological perspective?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) feminist perspective

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Definitions:

Compa-ratio

A metric that compares an individual's salary to the midpoint of the market or company pay scale, indicating how closely the company aligns with market rates.

Pay Range

The spectrum of compensation an employer is willing to offer for a position, reflecting minimum and maximum potential earnings.

85th Percentile

A statistical measure indicating that 85% of a given population scores below a particular point, often used in compensation to set wages above market rates to attract top talent.

Total Compensation

The complete pay package for employees, including base salary, bonuses, benefits, and any form of long-term incentives or rewards.