Evolutionary Explanations

Question 1

Evolutionary explanation

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Sexual Competition

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Sexual Jealousy

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Aggression in Warfare

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Strengths

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Weaknesses

Answer 6

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