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Answer: CSet 1: Inferences
Explanation
PASSAGE
Psychologist Dr. Maya Patel studied children's reactions to unfamiliar foods. She found that children who were offered a new food alongside a familiar favorite were more likely to try it than children who were offered the new food alone.
What does the study suggest about encouraging children to try new foods?
A. Children should be forced to eat new foods.
B. Unfamiliar foods should never be served to children.
C. Pairing new foods with familiar ones may increase acceptance.✓ Correct
D. All children react the same way to new foods.
Detailed Explanation
The study directly found that children were 'more likely to try' new foods when paired with favorites. This implies pairing increases acceptance.
Key Evidence:
• "new food alongside a familiar favorite"
• "more likely to try it"
Why others are wrong: A (Force isn't mentioned; the study uses positive pairing.), B (The study is about how to serve them, not avoiding them.), D (The study shows different reactions in groups.).