____ refers to a natural tendency among people to regard their own culture as inherently superior and to downgrade or dismiss other cultural values.

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Ethnocentrism refers to the belief that one's own culture is superior to others, and this often leads to a judgmental attitude towards different cultural values and practices. This tendency is common among humans and can hinder cross-cultural understanding and cooperation. Option A (Nationality syndrome) and B (Culture orientation) are not commonly used terms in the context of cultural attitudes, while option D (Ethnorelativism) refers to the opposite of ethnocentrism, where individuals are able to understand and appreciate cultural differences without judging them as inferior or superior.

____ Refers to a Natural Tendency Among People to Regard