Jana is visiting friends in Bangkok and is asked to try a local delicacy, sautéed grasshoppers. She is reluctant to do so as her ________, which was adaptive for our ancestors, makes Jana less willing to consume this odd food. a. set pointb. basal metabolic ratec. hypothalamusd. neophobia

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Answer:

The correct answer is option D. neophobia.

Explanation:

Neophobia is the phobia about trying the new thing or the unfamiliar things. Jana is trying new delicacy which is new or unfamiliar for her so it makes her reluctant.

It is not clear what causes the neophobia in individual however it is a condition that is related to psychological condition too. It makes a person hesitant to tryout unfamiliar things like adventurous sport, Trying abnormal food, and other new approaches.

Thus, the correct answer is option - D. neophobia.