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jwb375

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Which of the following terms refers to the customs, beliefs, lifestyles, and practices of a group of people?
 
  A. Culture
  B. Economics
  C. Commerce
  D. Demographics

Question 2

Ethnocentrism is defined as a negative attitude about an individual, a group, or a race, or about its supposed characteristics.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

A
Culture refers to the customs, beliefs, lifestyles, and practices of a group of people. As we
communicate on an increasingly global basis, it is crucial that we understand the people we
communicate with and their culture.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own ethnic group or culture is superior to all other ethnic
groups or cultures.



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