Jeremy just returned from a trip to China.When asked about his trip,he replied,"China is dirty and polluted.I'm so glad that I live in the United States,where people respect the environment.Those people just don't get it." Jeremy's statement is an example of
A) cultural relativism.
B) ethnocentrism.
C) pluralism.
D) assimilation.
E) racism.

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Jeremy's statement shows an example of ethnocentrism because he is judging the Chinese culture based on his own cultural values and beliefs. He assumes that the United States has a better understanding and respect for the environment, which may not necessarily be true.

Jeremy Just Returned from a Trip to China