One theory to explain the incest taboo is Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory. This says
A) sexual competition among family members would create rivalry and tension.
B) it promotes cooperation among family members.
C) it would cause inbreeding leading to problems.
D) it is a reaction against unconscious, unacceptable desires.
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