A world map sold in the United States shows the United States in the center of the page and the rest of the world surrounds it.A world map sold in England shows Great Britain at the center.Which of the following phrases best describes how these differences might occur?

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The differences in the world maps sold in different countries reflect cultural biases and the self-reference criterion perspective. Mapping the country of origin at the center of the world can be seen as a way to prioritize or emphasize their importance. It does not necessarily mean that the mapmaker is wrong or an idiot, or that they have been instructed by their governments in a specific way.

A World Map Sold in the United States Shows the United