Question

Ethnocentrism is defined as:_______

A) an understanding of another's cultural beliefs and practices.
B) a conflict that occurs when an individual interacts with another whose beliefs differ from his own.
C) application of limited knowledge about one person with characteristics specific to another person.
D) a belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another.

Answer 1

A belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ethnocentrism may be defined as the act to give opinions and the judgement on the other cultures and society. The one culture are considered superior than the other's culture.

The ethnocentrism do not consider or belief in other culture. The culture is considered superior on the basis of the language, custom, behavior and religion. No equality of the culture is considered in the case of the ethnocentrism.

Thus, the correct answer is option (d).

Answer 2

Answer: D) a belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ethnocentrism is a term that is used in social science and anthropology. It is an act which judge another culture. It believes that the standards and values of own culture are better and superior over the others especially in regard to the language, customs, religion and behavior. The comparison is biased and based on pre-conceptual opinions. This is the basis of discrimination in human society.