Based on evidence presented by the authors of your text, the facial expression for disgust is adaptive because it
a. allows people to taste more sensitively.
b. decreases the intensity of disgusting sensations.
c. increases the chances people will detect poisons or pathogens in food.
d. actually decreases the likelihood someone will become ill from eating spoiled food.
Answer: B
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