A student nurse asks, "Does ethnocentrism have any negative consequences?" The most accurate reply is based on the understanding that
a. discrimination is the basis for ethnocentrism and prejudice.
b. ethnocentrism may give rise to prejudice, which may result in discrimination.
c. prejudice has no relationship to ethnocentrism and discrimination.
d. ethnocentrism has only positive consequences associated with ethnic pride.
ANS: B
When ethnocentrism, the belief that one's culture is superior to other cultures, leads to intolerance of another culture, prejudice results. Discrimination results when rights and privileges are withheld from the other culture. The other options do not accurately explain the relationship.
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