Aggression is adaptive

An evolutionary approach to aggression

Aggression as an adaptive response

In what ways could aggression be seen as adaptive to humans/animals?

Aggression as an adaptive response

How could an evolutionist explain the high rates of domestic violence in our society?

Aggression as an adaptive response

How would an evolutionist explain the higher levels of sexual jealously amongst males?

Could this be seen as an adaptive behaviour?

Aggression as an adaptive response

What different problems/emotions are faced by males and females if infidelity occurs?

Aggression as an adaptive response

In what ways could male–male violence/homicide be seen as adaptive?

Aggression as an adaptive response

Animal aggression is ritualistic (for the assertion of power, mating + maintenance of status)…

It follows a certain pattern…often little damage is done….if one backs down the other will show restraint….

Aggression as an adaptive response

In humans it appears that aggression is no longer ritualistic. It takes place out of a desire to harm another.

In what ways does today’s violence and aggression differ from the past?

Aggression as an adaptive response

How can 9/11 be explained from an evolutionary point of view?