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InstructionMultiple Choice

Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Question 5 • Psychology A

Since a Western set of values guides the definition of "normal," psychological research can be considered __________.

Answer
A
sexist
B
ageist
C
ethnocentric
D
racist

Explanation

A standard is ethnocentric when it treats the values of one culture as the norm for everyone. If psychological research defines “normal” using Western values, it may overlook differences in other cultures. Therefore, the correct choice is ethnocentric.

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