Psychology A-Level
Ethnocentrism
What Ethnocentrism means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Ethnocentrism
The tendency to interpret and judge other cultures by the values and standards of one's own culture, often leading to bias in research.
Topics that use Ethnocentrism
- Topic 9: Psychological skills (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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