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Evolutionary Explanations Flashcards

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Evolutionary explanation

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Behaviour is adapted to solve previous problems and pass down ideal characteristics through natural selection

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Sexual Competition

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Eliminate competition thru aggression
More aggressive➡️more successful in gaining mates and passing on genes
Men - more muscular, thicker bones

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Sexual Jealousy

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Aggressive caused by sexual jealousy due to paternal uncertainty
Men risk cuckoldry
Aggression deters sexual infidelity
Violence and threats

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Aggression in Warfare

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Males who act aggressively in warfare are rewarded for being brave so gain respect and more mates

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Strengths

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+support for link of aggression and status- tribes ⬆️status for those who murder more

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Weaknesses

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  • gender differences in aggression- socialisation
  • aggression is not always adaptive- death
  • doesn’t explain cruelty in warfare - holocaust
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