NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

SOCIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
I bet everyone wished they were American.
A
This statement shows ethnocentrism
B
This statement is culturally objective
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ethnocentrism. Ethnocentrism is the tendency to judge another culture by the standards of one’s own culture. Ethnocentrism usually entails the notion that one’s own culture is superior to everyone else’s. Example: Americans tend to value technological advancement, industrialization, and the accumulation of wealth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following is true about ethnocentrism? Ethnocentrism makes you a better cross-cultural communicator. Ethnocentrism is the tendency to prefer the ideas of a culture other than one’s own. Ethnocentrism can be avoided by being sensitive to the various dimensions of cultural differences.

Detailed explanation-3: -Causes. Ethnocentrism is believed to be a learned behavior embedded into a variety of beliefs and values of an individual or group. Due to enculturation, individuals in in-groups have a deeper sense of loyalty and are more likely to following the norms and develop relationships with associated members.

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