Which is an example of ethnocentrism?
a. A 5-year-old Native American child colors in a book about diabetes.
b. A 14-year-old African American attends a support group to learn about disease management.
c. A 36-year-old Asian prefers to take herbs instead of an oral medication.
d. A 72-year-old Hispanic asks questions about potential adverse effects to a newly prescribed medication.
ANS: C
Ethnocentrism is the assumption that one's culture provides the right way, and taking herbs instead of the medication exemplifies this belief. A 5-year-old Native American child coloring in a book about diabetes is an example of an age-appropriate learning process. A 14-year-old African American attending a support group to learn about disease management is an example of developmental impact on learning. A 72-year-old Hispanic person asking questions about potential adverse effects to a newly prescribed medication is demonstrating learning readiness.
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