To Function Effectively,a Culture Must Instill the Idea That Its

question 74

Multiple Choice

To function effectively,a culture must instill the idea that its ways are the only proper ones,irrespective of how other cultures do things.In other words,to function effectively a culture must be _______________.

• A)culturally pluralistic
• B)culturally relative
• C)flexible
• D)ethnocentric
• E)authoritarian

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Psychologically Inconsistent

Exhibiting behaviors or thoughts that are not in harmony with one's usual psychological patterns.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring in group settings that foster anonymity.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or societal standards.