American culture discourages individuals from marrying their cousins. This is an example of a(n)

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The statement describes how American culture holds a taboo against individuals marrying their cousins. This taboo falls under the broader category of the incest taboo, which is the cultural prohibition against sexual relationships between close relatives like siblings, parents, and children, as well as more distant relatives like cousins.

American Culture Discourages Individuals from Marrying Their Cousins