A Belief in the Superiority of One's Own Ethnic Group

question 49

Multiple Choice

A belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture,often resulting in disregard or contempt for the culture of other countries,is termed as:

• A)acculturation.
• B)egocentrism.
• C)ethnocentrism.
• D)ethnic gloss.

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Definitions:

Focus Better

The action or practice of concentrating one's attention or mental effort on a specific task or activity more efficiently.

Stress-reducing Activities

Actions or pursuits that lower levels of stress and can improve overall health and well-being.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously employed to protect oneself from anxiety or to cope with reality.

Rationalization

The cognitive process of making an excuse or creating a plausible explanation for behaviors, decisions, or feelings.