Western psychology has mainly focused on evidence gathered from North American and European populations, partly due to a lack of interest in other cultures. Which of the following terms is used to describe this tendency?

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Ethnocentrism refers to the tendency to view one's own culture as superior and to judge the behavior and beliefs of people from other cultures based on one's own cultural norms and values. This can lead to a lack of interest in other cultures and a bias towards evidence gathered from one's own culture.

Western Psychology Has Mainly Focused on Evidence Gathered from North