Rodney was raised on a farm in Utah and enjoys the taste of beef liver cooked with onions. Sarah was raised in New York City and would never think of eating beef liver, but she very much enjoys sushi. What explains their differences in food preference?
A) differences in attachment styles
B) biological differences in their taste buds
C) behavioral reinforcement
D) social referencing

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Social referencing explains their differences in food preference as it involves individuals looking to others in their social environment to guide their own behavior and preferences, which can be influenced by cultural and regional norms.

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