Which of the following is an example of an ethnocentric belief?
A. Being repelled by the American practice of living in a household with dogs and cats
B. Viewing Middle Eastern countries as developed and equal counterparts
C. Appreciating the Hindu religion's belief that cows are sacred
D. Acknowledging that the child-rearing practice of African cultures are successful
Answer: A
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a. reentry shock. b. cultural shock. c. cultural relativity. d. ethnocentrism.
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a. high status consistency. b. horizontal social mobility. c. downward social mobility. d. low status consistency.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).