Evolutionary Explanations Of Human Agression

Question 0

Shackleford

Answer 0

Self report survey found a positive correlation between male jealousy and use of mate retention strategies and violence on female partners.

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Question 1

Daly & Wilson

Answer 1

Found common themes in male murder. Most murders are committed by males because they are more likely to kill sexual rivals due to: 1) sexual jealousy–kill to eliminate suspicions/competition. 2) lack of resources
– kill to get more. 3) threats to male status–kill to stay in dominant position.

Also found: common trigger for murder is attention from another male

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Question 2

Dobash & Dobash

Answer 2

Found that women cite sexual jealousy as the main cause of violent acts from male partners.

Question 3

Buss

Answer 3

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