What Is the Adaptive Significance of Being Able to Identify

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the adaptive significance of being able to identify the emotion of disgust in others' faces?

• A) It motivates us to draw near to the target and promotes affiliation.
• B) It helps us to avoid food poisoning.
• C) It keeps us from experiencing rejection, which is damaging to the immune system.
• D) It helps us to locate food sources.

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