Which of the following quotes is an example of ethnocentrism?
a. "Blacks are less intelligent than Asians."
b. "I tried Chinese food, but I don't really like it."
c. "I'm most comfortable in my own culture, but I don't have a problem with anyone else's."
d. "A lot of Indians work in engineering or with computers."
Answer: a. "Blacks are less intelligent than Asians."
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