The text suggests that a neophobia for unfamiliar tastes

A) is more common in children than in adults.
B) protected our ancestors from potentially toxic substances.
C) may be an early warning sign of an eating disorder.
D) only grows stronger with repeated exposure to those tastes.

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Johnathon Willey · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The text states that neophobia for unfamiliar tastes likely protected our ancestors from potentially toxic substances, suggesting that it is an evolutionary adaptation. The text does not mention it being more common in children than adults or being an early warning sign of an eating disorder. The text also suggests that neophobia can decrease with repeated exposure to new tastes, which contradicts option D.

The text suggests that a neophobia for unfamiliar tastes

A) is more common in children than in adults.
B) protected our ancestors from potentially toxic substances.
C) may be an early warning sign of an eating disorder.
D) only grows stronger with repeated exposure to those tastes.

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The text suggests that a neophobia for unfamiliar tastesA) is more common in children than in adults. B) protected our ancestors from potentially toxic substances. C) may be an early warning sign of an eating disorder. D) only grows stronger with repeated exposure to those tastes.

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The text suggests that a neophobia for unfamiliar tastes

A) is more common in children than in adults.
B) protected our ancestors from potentially toxic substances.
C) may be an early warning sign of an eating disorder.
D) only grows stronger with repeated exposure to those tastes.