CH. 8 - Understanding Ethnocentrism in Intercultural Communication

Perception

Selecting, organizing and labeling environmental cues quickly.

Selective attention

Focusing on specific cues in perception.

Selective organization

Arranging cues into a coherent pattern.

Selective interpretation

Interpreting patterns based on expectations.

Ethnocentrism

Belief in the superiority of one's own culture.

Privilege

Unconscious rights based on identity factors.

Indifference

Low ethnocentrism; lack of concern for others.

Avoidance

Modern ethnocentrism; distancing from other cultures.

Disparagement

High ethnocentrism; negative judgment of others.

Denial

Refusal to acknowledge cultural differences.

Minimization

Downplaying cultural differences.

Acceptance

Recognizing and appreciating cultural differences.

Adaptation

Adjusting behavior to different cultural contexts.

Integration

Blending multiple cultural perspectives.

DMIS Model

Developmental framework for intercultural sensitivity.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion not based on reason.

Discrimination

Unjust treatment based on group identity.

Institutional discrimination

Discrimination enacted by organizations or institutions.

Intergroup-level prejudice reduction

Strategies to decrease biases between groups.

Integrative identity negotiation theory

Understanding how individuals from different cultural backgrounds negotiate their identities