Citation

Wall JN, Shackelford TK. Behav. Brain Sci. 2012; 35(2): 97-98.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Pryale Hall, Rochester, MI 48309, USA. jnwall@oakland.edu

Comment On:

Behav Brain Sci 2012;35(2):61-79.

Comment In:

Behav Brain Sci 2012;35(2):99-119.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Cambridge University Press)

DOI

10.1017/S0140525X11001099

PMID

22289210

Abstract

Fincher & Thornhill (F&T) present a powerful case for the relationship between parasite-stress and religiosity. We argue, however, that the United States may be more religious than can be accounted for by parasite-stress. This greater religiosity might be attributable to greater sensitivity to immigration, which may hyperactivate evolved mechanisms that motivate avoidance of potential carriers of novel parasites.

Language: en