According to Cronk in "Reciprocity and the Power of Giving," the Mount Hagen tribes of New Guinea use a gift giving system called "moka" to gain prestige and

a. guarantee security.
b. establish new relationships.
c. build trust.
d. shame rivals.


Correct Answer: d

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