Westermarck effect
Concept
A concept relating to incest avoidance and how early co-residence creates a sexual aversion to individuals, mentioned in the context of brain adaptation and bonding.
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35 Emotions Explained By Evolutionary Psychology - Rob Kurzban
Chris Williamson
A phenomenon where individuals raised in close proximity during a critical period in early childhood become desensitized to sexual attraction, explaining sexual disgust towards those perceived as kin.
"Women Are Furious About This Research." Why New Dads Suffer In Silence - Darby Saxbe
Chris Williamson
A concept relating to incest avoidance and how early co-residence creates a sexual aversion to individuals, mentioned in the context of brain adaptation and bonding.