Mbongeni has never seen a "germ," and he also hasn't read any of the medical research supporting germ theory. Since he doesn't have any medical education, he likely wouldn't be able to make sense of the literature if he read it. However, Mbongeni believes that if he catches a cold, it is because of a germ. Mbongeni is relying on _____ to understand how colds happen.

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Mbongeni's belief about the cause of colds is likely based on cultural knowledge or common sense, rather than scientific understanding.

Mbongeni Has Never Seen a "Germ," and He Also Hasn't