Why are human biologically prepared to fear snakes and not guns?

a. Guns kill fewer people than do snakes.
b. Guns are not a natural phenomenon, whereas snakes do occur in nature.
c. Snakes are more predictable than guns.
d. Although also potentially involved in injury, guns are a more recent addition to our evolutionary history.

Answer: D

Rationale: Humans have evolved a strong predisposition to fear an animal that has a long history of causing severe injury or death.

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