Ethological explanation Flashcards

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fights between animals of the same species rarely involve physical damage but ritualistic signalling - rarely reach physical

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Lorenz

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2
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male stickleback study

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Tinburgen

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3
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there is a north south divide in the Us for homicide rates - killings more common in South- caused by a Culture of Honour -reactive aggression) - more likely in a research situation to insult and become aggressive

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Nisbett

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4
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activity in limbic system and maoa gene - innate basis for aggression

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brunner et al

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5
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observations of chimpanzees at thw Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania - four year war when male chimpanzees would slaughter all members of another group (against ritualistic aggression)

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Goodhall

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6
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FAPs are not actually that fixed and can be a result of environment - varies between and within animals

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Morton Hunt

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