The use of one's own culture and its practices as the standard for interpreting the values,beliefs,and norms of another culture is known as
A)cultural relativism.
B)moral relativism.
C)egocentrism.
D)ethnocentrism.
E)assimilation.

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Ethnocentrism refers to the tendency of individuals to judge other cultures by the standards of their own culture. It involves believing that one's own culture is superior and using it as a reference point for evaluating other cultures. This can lead to misunderstandings and limited understanding of other cultures.

The Use of One's Own Culture and Its Practices as the Standard