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

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Disgust activates our behavioural immune system, which protects us from potential sources of infection or disease. This instinctual response promotes health-promoting behaviours such as handwashing and avoidance of risky sexual partners.

Disgust Has Been Shown to Promote Handwashing, Avoidance of Sex