Yuck! What disgusts us and why, with Paul Rozin, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
00:00
Cultural Disgust: Meat and Taste Perceptions
This chapter explores the cultural perceptions of meat, focusing on the disgust humans associate with certain types of animals. It addresses cognitive dissonance among children regarding meat's animal origins and examines how cultural practices shape what is considered appetizing or repulsive. Additionally, the discussion uncovers the complexity of individual taste preferences and the impact of exposure on disgust sensitivity.
Transcript
Play full episode
