The Westermarck hypothesis links brother-sister incest aversion to __________.
A) status
B) culturally sanctioned laws
C) learned behavior
D) children being raised in proximity

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The Westermarck hypothesis suggests that individuals raised in close proximity develop an incest aversion towards each other, particularly siblings, due to a process of reverse sexual imprinting that occurs during childhood. This aversion is not culturally specific or learned, but rather a result of evolutionary adaptation to avoid genetic abnormalities that result from incestuous relationships. Therefore, the best choice is D, children being raised in proximity, as it is the key element that triggers the Westermarck effect.

The Westermarck Hypothesis Links Brother-Sister Incest Aversion to __________