Which of the Following Was NOT a Reason That the Indian

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a reason that the Indian sacred cow is adaptive in Harris's studies?

• A) Zebu cattle require less food per animal than do beef cattle.
• B) Wandering cattle indirectly provide fertilizer for agricultural fields.
• C) Zebu cattle are frequently slaughtered and their meat distributed on ceremonial occasions.
• D) Cattle dung provides a cheap source of heating and cooking energy.
• E) Harris demonstrated that the Indian sacred cows are not adaptive.

---

Definitions:

Impressionable Viewers

Audience members, often children or young adults, who are especially susceptible to being influenced or affected by what they see and hear in the media.

Media Violence

The depiction of aggressive, violent behavior in various forms of media and its potential effects on behavior.

Social Script

Cultural and societal guidelines that dictate appropriate behavior in various situations and social interactions.

Employment Interview

A formal meeting in which a potential employer evaluates the qualifications of a potential employee.