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Social scientists explain the incest taboo as_______________?

Correct answer: C. way of reducing family conflict

  • A. biologically programmed
  • B. a religious universal
  • C. way of reducing family conflict
  • D. all of the above

Explanation

A common sociological explanation is that the incest taboo reduces sexual rivalry and conflict within the family by preventing sexual relationships among close relatives. It is not simply a biological or universally religious rule, so 'all of the above' is incorrect.

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