Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding Ethnocentrism

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding ethnocentrism?

• A) Ethnocentrism may be a strong force for group solidarity.
• B) Only Americans are ethnocentric.
• C) Ethnocentrism discourages intergroup understanding.
• D) One's own culture is taken for granted, so it may be difficult to understand other people's culture.

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