Six-year-old David is wary of trying your new lamb stew.He is also not that excited about trying frog legs or chocolate-covered bumblebees.This avoidance of unfamiliar foods

A) is uncommon in rats.
B) is uncommon in humans.
C) was adaptive for our human ancestors by protecting them from toxic substances.
D) was not adaptive for our human ancestors because they became bored eating the same foods.

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Anastasia Vuckovic · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  This avoidance of unfamiliar foods was adaptive for our human ancestors by protecting them from potentially toxic substances. This instinct allowed them to survive by avoiding potentially dangerous foods. However, in modern society, where we have access to a wide variety of safe foods, this behavior can sometimes be a hindrance, leading to picky eating habits.

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