Which term describes belief in the superiority of one's nation or ethnic group?

• A. Ethnocentrism
• B. Geocentrism
• C. Interdependence
• D. Cross-national approach

Answer: (A)

Belief in the superiority of one's nation or ethnic group is ethnocentrism. This term describes judging other cultures by the standards of your own and assuming your group is better, which can lead to bias, prejudice, or discrimination. That fit is exact because it names the attitude of thinking one’s own group is superior.

Geocentrism isn’t about cultural judgments; it’s about Earth-centered perspectives. Interdependence refers to mutual reliance among nations—cooperation and interconnectedness—rather than any belief in superiority. A cross-national approach is a research stance that compares or analyzes data across countries, not a mindset about superiority. So ethnocentrism is the correct term because it directly captures that belief of superiority tied to nationality or ethnicity.