Why do humans cringe? Does the same response occur in other animals?

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What is the reason for such a crippling reaction to uncomfortable social interactions?

EDIT: Thank for the replies so far, I am more wondering from an animal behaviour perspective. Starting to get the sense it is a form of social preservation because you can dissociate yourself from the bad thing.

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This definitely occurs in animals and humans.
See also having your feather’s ruffled, birds that actually ruffle their feathers, cats who’s hair stands on end. It’s can be done without intention, they have the same back crawling feeling of just insecure cringe.

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