Disgust has been shown to promote handwashing, avoidance of sex with risky partners, and other health-promoting behaviors. As such, disgust has been called our ___.
A)behavioral immune system
B)physiological immune system
C)catharsis mechanism
D)affect regulation system

Question

Disgust has been shown to promote handwashing, avoidance of sex with risky partners, and other health-promoting behaviors. As such, disgust has been called our ___. ​
A)behavioral immune system
B)physiological immune system
C)catharsis mechanism
D)affect regulation system

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Disgust acts as a psychological mechanism that helps to prevent exposure to pathogens by encouraging behaviors that promote hygiene and avoid risks, functioning similarly to an immune system but on a behavioral level, hence it is referred to as our "behavioral immune system."

Disgust Has Been Shown to Promote Handwashing, Avoidance of Sex