According to Kimmel's (1997) theory of levels of social awareness in intercultural exploration, an awareness and appreciation of differences between cultures that is accompanied by a feeling that one's own culture is more effective and realistic is called

A) understanding.
B) cultural chauvinism.
C) minimization.
D) tolerance.


Answer: D

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