From an Evolutionary Standpoint, Why Is It Important to Have

question 22

Multiple Choice

From an evolutionary standpoint, why is it important to have more bitter-sensing taste buds than any other type?

• A) there are more bitter-tasting foods than any other in nature
• B) more people prefer bitter-tasting foods
• C) many poisons have a bitter taste so only tiny amounts are needed to allow sensing to take place
• D) bitter taste is associated with mating selection
• E) to prevent over-consumption of sugary foods

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Definitions:

Norms of Primary Groups

The norms of primary groups refer to the expected behaviors and rules established within small, close-knit groups such as families or close friends, which significantly influence individual behavior.

Social Networks

Structures made up of individuals or organizations connected by one or more types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, or economic exchange.

Group Cohesion

The bonding together of members of a group, which creates a sense of unity and promotes mutual support among its members.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where a group makes faulty decisions because of group pressures, leading to a deterioration in mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment.