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#310 - Adam Lane Smith - 15 Harsh Psychology Truths

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The Westermark Effect Is the Mechanism by Which Incest Is Avoided

The westermark effect is the mechanism by which incest is avoided. The problem comes when you and a biological sibling have been separated at birth then you meet back up. It's something that no one wants to talk about because it's so deeply uncomfortable but it's real.

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