Question

A cultural attitude marked by the tendency to regard one's own culture as superior to others is called_____________.

A) ethnocentrism.
B) polycentrism.
C) geocentrism.
D) technocentrism.
E) none of these.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter "A": ethnocentrism.

Step-by-step explanation:

In anthropology, ethnocentrism is the belief of individuals or groups believing they are superior to others because of features such as language, custom, religion or behavior. These individuals assume their culture is the point of reference of others, thus, all other cultures should imitate them. Ethnocentrism is called cultural ignorance.

Answer 2

A) ethnocentrism.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ethnocentrism is the term used to describe the belief that one’s own culture to be natural or correct, and therefore superior to all other cultures.

The word ethnos, derived from Greek, means "nation, people, or cultural grouping". Therefore, to be ethnocentric means to be centered towards a particular race or culture, believing it to be superior.

The answer is A) ethnocentrism.