Some Taboos Against Eating Pork May Be Partly Explained Because

question 48

Multiple Choice

Some taboos against eating pork may be partly explained because

• A) pigs are not well-suited to hot, arid environments.
• B) pigs did not originate from those regions.
• C) pigs are filthy animals.
• D) of genetically transmitted food allergies.
• E) other meats are preferred.

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Definitions:

Indigenous Peoples

Ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a given region, having distinct cultural traditions and historical ties to the land before colonization or formation of modern states.

Marxist

Pertaining to the theories and principles of Karl Marx, emphasizing the role of class struggle in societal change and advocating for a society where the means of production are communally owned.

Variable-interval

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after a variable and unpredictable time interval has occurred.

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. This schedule creates a high steady rate of responding.