The Tendency to Judge Other Cultures by the Standards of One's

question 12

Multiple Choice

The tendency to judge other cultures by the standards of one's own is called ______.

• A) cultural relativism
• B) ethnocentrism
• C) egocentrism
• D) relativity

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Definitions:

Persona

The aspect of an individual's character that is presented to or perceived by others; often a social mask worn by individuals.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that mediates between conscious and unconscious processes, often associated with a sense of self and reality testing.

Libido

The psychological and emotional energy associated with instinctual biological drives, especially related to sexuality.

Complexes

A core pattern of emotions, memories, perceptions, and wishes in the personal unconscious organized around a common theme, such as power or status.