John knows and likes the Chinese minority in town, but he privately believes that Anglo culture is superior. This example illustrates:
A) ethnocentrism.
B) self-serving bias.
C) prejudice.
D) stereotyping.

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This example illustrates ethnocentrism, which is the belief in the superiority of one's own culture compared to others. John may have positive attitudes and behaviors towards the Chinese minority, but his private belief that his own culture is superior still reflects ethnocentric thinking.

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