evolutionary factors in aggression

Question 1

AO1 within EEA

Answer 1

adaptions take place to ensure survival.
humans specifically in the protection of reproductive capacity.

Question 2

Jealousy and Cuckoldry

Answer 2

Daly and Wilson - males develop aggressive behaviours driven by male sexual jealousy, no certainty of being father

Question 3

EEA AO2
Anitei - survival

Answer 3

Australopithecus – ape ancestor – short and stumpy – hold a squat == adaptive for combat increases chances of survival.

Question 4

Reproductive Success

Answer 4

Reproductive Success = behaviours performed to ensure reproductive success – violence / aggression.

Question 5

AO2 for jealousy and Cuckoldry
Buss/Shackleford

Answer 5

mate retention strategies / A = men who suspected unfaithfulness – used greater punishments. ​

Question 6

AO3

Answer 6

S - Practical application
W - Negative rhetoric (excuses)
- Buss methodology
- gender bias