Asked by Veronica Esteva on Jul 26, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of ethnocentric thinking

A)  tendency to think simplistically about outgroups 
B)  tendency to overestimate the similarity of outgroup members 
C)  tendency to evaluate outgroup members less favourably than ingroup members 
D)  tendency to evaluate people in an outgroup from the perspective of a member of that outgroup

Ethnocentric Thinking

The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a dismissal or devaluation of other cultures.

Outgroup Members

Individuals who are perceived as not belonging to one's own group, often seen as different or separate from the in-group.

  • Fathom the notion of prejudice, discrimination, and ethnocentrism, together with the process through which attitudes towards in-groups and out-groups are formed and perpetuated.
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Jaimie ArnoldAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ethnocentric thinking involves viewing the world from the perspective of one's own cultural or ethnic group, often resulting in a biased view of other groups. The tendency to evaluate people in an outgroup from the perspective of a member of that outgroup goes against ethnocentric thinking, as it requires taking into consideration the perspective of another group rather than solely relying on one's own perspective. Therefore, choice D is NOT characteristic of ethnocentric thinking.