The type of orientation that appreciates the intrinsic worth of all cultures and emphasizes the importance of evaluating and understanding cultural practices on their own terms is called

A) cultural pluralism.
B) cultural relativism.
C) cultural ethnocentrism.
D) culture shock.

Cultural relativism is a perspective that values and respects different cultures and recognizes that cultural practices should be evaluated within their own cultural context rather than judged by the standards of another culture. This approach opposes the idea of cultural superiority or ethnocentrism, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts between cultures. Cultural pluralism, on the other hand, refers to the coexistence of different cultures within a society, while culture shock refers to the disorientation and confusion that can occur when encountering a new culture.