In this chapter we are told that people's tastes not only can differ but must differ.This is because
A)Genetic programming makes it impossible for people to have the same preferences
B)People with differing tastes can profitably invade any population of similar tastes
C)Homogeneous populations become complacent and lose their vigilant qualities
D)No two persons could have the same preferences

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The chapter explains that a population with uniform tastes is vulnerable to invasion by individuals with differing tastes. This leads to genetic diversity in the population, which can be advantageous in terms of survival and adaptation to changing environments. Therefore, people's tastes not only can differ but must differ to ensure genetic diversity and adaptability. Option A and D are not true as genetic programming or personal preferences cannot explain the necessity for differing tastes. Option C is not directly relevant to the argument made in the chapter.

In This Chapter We Are Told That People's Tastes Not