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Immigration, parasitic infection, and United States religiosity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2012

Jaimie N. Wall  and
Todd K. Shackelford
Jaimie N. Wall
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Pryale Hall, Rochester, MI 48309. jnwall@oakland.edushackelf@oakland.eduhttp://www.ToddKShackelford.com
Todd K. Shackelford
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Pryale Hall, Rochester, MI 48309. jnwall@oakland.edushackelf@oakland.eduhttp://www.ToddKShackelford.com
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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.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 35 , Issue 2 , April 2012 , pp. 97 - 98
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2012

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