Evoluntionary Theory Of Aggression Flashcards
Natural selection
a process by which a species changes over time in response to changes in the environment, or competition between organisms, in order for the species to survive
What does the evolutionary theory state
Human’s aims are to survive long enough to pass on genes and to ensure that those genes live on in their children
Sexual selection
Influence of evolution acting on success of reproduction
What are the 5 main reasons that suggest why males are aggressive
Social status
Ensure reproduce succcess
Protect females - reproduce with as many
Ensure parental surety- sexual jealousy
Protect offspring and acquire resources
Explain social status
Want to be perceived as powerful and high status
Why does being perceived as powerful and high status become an advantage
Deters attack
Increases sexual reproduction options
What are low status males at risk of
Producing any offspring
What do low status males do to compete for status?
Indulge in high risk strategies
Environment of evolutionary adaption
Competition as resources are limited and animals must compete in order to survive and reproduce
What is the case study of Daly and Wilson 1985 based on
Murders in Detroit in 1972
What were the findings of the Daly and Wilson 1985 case study
The motive behind most of the conflicts was status
Victims and offenders were unemployed and unmarried young men
What is the conclusion that can be made from Daly and Wilson 1985
Low status males without male crave power so they indulge in high risk activities
What were people asked in Young 1978
Students were asked to describe their likely reactions to a jealousy inducing scenario
Young 1978 results - men and female
Men: responded angrily, became drunk and threatened rival
Women: cry, pretend not to care, increase attractiveness to regain male attention
What study is linked with male on female aggression
Miller 1980
Describe Miller 1980
55% of battered wives said jealousy was the reason for husbands behaviour
Often unfounded, based on only suspicion and fear
What were the males in Miller 1980 trying to do
Deter females from indulging in behaviour not in the males interests so they would beat them (Domestic violence)
