1) Superstitious behaviors are common and can include lucky charms for exams. Superstitions and compulsions have avoidance of negative outcomes in common but differ in explanations. Popular superstitions spread between people. 2) The discussion asks participants to name a favorite cut of meat or fish, describe where it comes from on the animal, and answer two questions about whether the muscle is heavily used, high in fat, tough or tender, and if the animal is slaughtered young or old. Participants are asked to relate their answers back to the location of the meat and cite sources.

1. Two discussion questions 1)Superstitious behavior is incredibly common.
You may
Two discussion questions1)Superstitious behavior is incredibly common. You may have
your own superstition (e.g., a lucky pencil for taking an exam) or you may know of someone
who is superstitious (this is particularly common amongst professional athletes and
performers). Describe a superstition you know of, and answer these questions: What do
superstitious behaviors and compulsions have in common? How are they different? Why
don’t they extinguish? How do “popular” superstitions spread to many people?2)Pick your
favorite cut of meat or fish (or if you’re a vegetarian, pick the favorite of a friend or loved
one). Tell your classmates what part of the animal this cut of meat comes from.Then, answer
two of the following questions:1. Is the muscle that this cut of meat/fish comes from heavily
used by the animal or is it typically used in short bursts?2. Is this meat/fish high in fat?3. Is
this meat/fish tough or tender?4. Is this meat/fish typically slaughtered when the animal is
old or young?Expand on your answers by relating them to where the meat comes from on
the animal and by relating your answers to each other (if applicable). Include any
citations/references for where you got your information. Feel free to enhance your post
with pictures!