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World-mindedness and ethnocentrism are opposing viewpoints. To see which orientation best fits your own view of culture and the world, select “Yes” for each statement with which you agree and select “No” for each statement with which you disagree. For the best results, be as honest as possible in representing your own attitudes.
Please note that your score for this activity will not be recorded unless your instructor has assigned the activity.
Note: This Self-Quiz is adapted from the work of Neuliep (2002).
World-Minded
Lifestyles in other cultures are just as valid as those in my culture.
People in my culture could learn a lot from people in other cultures.
I respect the values and customs of other cultures.
I have many friends from different cultures.
I am very interested in the values and customs of other cultures.
Ethnocentric
Most other cultures are backward compared to my culture.
My culture should be the role model for other cultures.
I am not interested in the values and customs of other cultures.
I dislike interacting with people from different cultures.
I have little respect for the values and customs of other cultures.
Number of “Yes” answers for World-Minded:
Number of “Yes” answers for Ethnocentric:
For each of the two categories, 0 or 1 “Yes” answers is low, 2 or 3 “Yes” answers is moderate, and 4 or 5 “Yes” answers is high.
If you score the same for both categories (world-minded and ethnocentric), it simply means that you believe certain elements of both viewpoints.