Which of the Following Was Presented as Evidence That Humans

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was presented as evidence that humans may have evolved the ability to suppress their disgust reaction?

• A) Women were willing to eat chocolate when formed in the shape of dog feces.
• B) Mothers rated the smell of their own infants' feces as less disgusting than the feces of other infants, even when mislabeled.
• C) Children tend to put novel items into their mouths, even those items which are considered disgusting by adults.
• D) Humans have never resorted to cannibalism, no matter how dire the circumstances.

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Definitions:

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person’s behavior.

Empathetic

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their perspective.

Impulse Control

The capacity to manage and restrain sudden desires or urges to act, thereby demonstrating self-discipline and decision-making skills.

Behavior

Behavior refers to the actions or reactions of an organism or individual, usually in relation to the environment or situation.