What Is a Nation-State

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is a nation-state?

• A) a geopolitical and spatial entity fostered by ethnic and cultural nationalism
• B) a geopolitical entity that brings together many different ethnic groups and nations
• C) a geopolitical entity with a highly centralized government
• D) a geopolitical entity wherein the central government allows the country's ethnic groups to retain their own identities
• E) a geopolitical entity wherein the central government grants autonomy to regions within the country

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Definitions:

Self-As-Other Models

Psychological frameworks suggesting individuals can understand and assess themselves by adopting the perspectives of others.

Stereotype

A fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often based on limited information or false assumptions.

Symbolic Self-Completion

The theory that individuals seek to acquire and display symbols that are associated with their personal goals and identity.

Ego Representation

The aspect of an individual's self-concept that reflects their conscience and the ethical part of personality, guiding behavior through moral judgments.