What Adaptive Value Have Evolutionary Theorists Suggested May Be Associated

question 219

Multiple Choice

What adaptive value have evolutionary theorists suggested may be associated with the emotion of disgust

• A) It helps humans avoid aggressive predators. 
• B) It serves as an escape mechanism which helps people overcome helplessness. 
• C) It serves an important function as a disease-avoidance mechanism. 
• D) It helps humans identify who likes them and who doesn't like them.

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Definitions:

Therapy

A systematic process for helping people overcome their psychological problems. Therapy consists of a client (patient), a trained therapist, and a series of contacts between them.

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Dichotomous Thinking

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Didactic Perspectives

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