Why Humans Feel Disgust, and Why Other Animals Might Too

The video explores the concept of disgust as an evolutionary mechanism to avoid disease, supported by studies on humans and bonobos. Human disgust is categorized into six types, aligning with the parasite avoidance theory. Bonobos also exhibit behaviors suggesting a sense of disgust, though further research is needed to confirm this.

In what ways did the researchers measure the level of disgust among participants?

What are some examples of scenarios that elicited disgust in the study participants?

What implications do the findings about bonobos have for understanding disgust in animals?