Evolutionary Explanations of Human Aggression (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Evolutionary explanation definition
Evolutionary explanation definition
Changes over millions of years; traits aiding survival & reproduction selected
Paternal uncertainty meaning
Paternal uncertainty meaning
Males can't be certain offspring are genetically theirs
Cuckoldry definition
Cuckoldry definition
Unknowingly raising another man's child
Direct guarding (mate retention)
Direct guarding (mate retention)
Male surveillance of partner's behaviour & movements
Negative inducements (mate retention)
Negative inducements (mate retention)
Threats of consequences if female partner is unfaithful
Shackelford et al. (2005) finding
Shackelford et al. (2005) finding
Strong positive correlation: mate retention & physical violence
Male bullying adaptive function
Male bullying adaptive function
Demonstrates dominance, strength; attracts potential mates
Female bullying adaptive function
Female bullying adaptive function
Controls partners, ensures fidelity for resource provision
!Kung San people & aggression
!Kung San people & aggression
Very negative attitudes; discourage it; aggression diminishes status
Campbell (1999): why females avoid physical aggression
Campbell (1999): why females avoid physical aggression
To protect survival of themselves & dependent children