The Fulani people of West Africa believe infants should be given unattractive nick-names (such as "Cow Turd") because the belief _______
a. it will prevent the infant from becoming a conceded child
b. it will increase the parent-child bond
c. evil spirits will think the baby is not worth taking
d. the nick-name is a sign of respect toward the infant
Answer: C
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