Difficulties in communication between people from different cultures may result from the tendency to consider one's own culture as superior to all others. This tendency is known as:
A) impression management.
B) the status effect.
C) culture shock.
D) the halo effect.
E) ethnocentrism.

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Ethnocentrism is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. This can lead to misunderstandings and difficulties in communication between people from different cultural backgrounds, as it may cause individuals to view and judge other cultures solely from the perspective of their own cultural norms and values.

Difficulties in Communication Between People from Different Cultures May Result