Eating human flesh and sibling sex both qualify as ________ because they are behaviors that members of a group consider as being repugnant and unthinkable.

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Taboos are behaviors that are strictly prohibited within a society or culture and are considered to be repugnant or unthinkable. Eating human flesh and sibling sex are considered taboos in most societies. Folkways are informal norms that govern everyday behavior and are not strictly enforced, while idiosyncrasies are personal quirks or eccentricities. Sanctions are punishments or rewards used to enforce social norms.

Eating Human Flesh and Sibling Sex Both Qualify as ________