Questions: Elise travels across Thailand with her friends and, to her surprise, finds the country quite unlike the United States. "I hate the food," she tells her family at home. "I hate the language, I hate the weird customs and awful music. America is clearly the best place to be." This is an example of (A) Paradigms (B) Xenocentrism (C) Moral relativism (D) Ethnocentrism

The answer is D: Ethnocentrism.

Explanation for each option:

(A) Paradigms: Paradigms refer to a typical example or pattern of something; a model. In the context of social sciences, paradigms are the frameworks containing the basic assumptions, ways of thinking, and methodologies that are commonly accepted by members of a scientific community. This does not fit Elise's situation, as she is not discussing a model or framework.

(B) Xenocentrism: Xenocentrism is the preference for the products, styles, or ideas of someone else's culture rather than of one's own. Elise is expressing a preference for her own culture over another, which is the opposite of xenocentrism.

(C) Moral relativism: Moral relativism is the idea that there is no universal or absolute set of moral principles. It suggests that what is considered morally right or wrong can vary from culture to culture. Elise's statements do not reflect a discussion about moral principles or their relativity.

(D) Ethnocentrism: Ethnocentrism is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. It often involves judging other cultures by the standards and values of one's own culture. Elise's negative comments about Thai food, language, customs, and music, and her assertion that America is the best place to be, clearly demonstrate ethnocentrism.