The body is adorned or altered in some way in every culture. Decorating the self serves a number of purposes. Which of the following is NOT one of those purposes?
A) to indicate negative feelings towards oneself
B) to separate group members from nonmembers
C) to place the individual in the social organization
D) to provide a sense of security

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Decorating or altering the body is typically done for positive reasons such as group identity, social status, and personal or communal security, rather than to indicate negative feelings towards oneself.

The Body Is Adorned or Altered in Some Way in Every