Anna's father tried a low-carb diet for a while, but stopped when he became aware of a new diet called "paleo." This is an example of
A) a fad.
B) fashion.
C) a social dilemma.
D) contagion theory.

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The fact that Anna's father stopped doing a low-carb diet and switched to a new diet called "paleo" suggests that he may be following a fad, which is a trend that gains popularity quickly and fades away just as fast.

Anna's Father Tried a Low-Carb Diet for a While, but Stopped