People in every culture adorn or alter their bodies in some way. Decorating the self serves a number of purposes. Which of the following is NOT one of those purposes?
A) to separate group members from non-group members
B) to place the individual in the social organization
C) to enhance sex-role identification
D) to indicate expected life-span

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Indicating expected life-span is not one of the common purposes for decorating the self, as life-span is a biological factor that cannot be altered by body adornment. The other listed purposes (separating group members, placing individuals in social organizations, and enhancing sex-role identification) are all common reasons for body adornment across cultures.

People in Every Culture Adorn or Alter Their Bodies in Some