Micro-Social Foundations of Violence: Lecture 2 Notes

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What does evolutionary psychology suggest about violent inclinations?

They are solely influenced by biological factors

They have no evolutionary basis

They might have evolved as adaptive responses over time (correct)

They are a result of social and cultural influences

What does the Social Learning Theory propose about the learning of violent behaviors?

Through genetic predispositions

Through observation, imitation, and reinforcement within social environments (correct)

Through random chance

Through individual cognitive processes

What does the concept of Inclusive Fitness (IF) relate to in evolutionary psychology?

Understanding resource acquisition in human societies

Understanding the impact of culture on human behavior

Understanding the evolutionary roots of violence in terms of survival (correct)

Understanding the role of genetics in violent tendencies

Why is it essential to recognize the interplay between biological predispositions and sociocultural contexts in understanding violence?

To understand the impact of both biological and environmental factors on human behavior Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine status in prison?

Respect, influence, and perceived power Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of resources in the prison setting?

Economic, political, and social Signup and view all the answers

How is status perceived within the prison system?

As inherent or intrinsic to an individual Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'inexpansible quality of status' refer to?

The limitation of status within the prison hierarchy Signup and view all the answers

What do inmates' relative locations determine within the prison environment?

Their relationships, interactions, and power dynamics with other inmates Signup and view all the answers

Which theory provides insights into power dynamics in the prison environment?

'Thompson's theory' Signup and view all the answers

Which theory explores how exposure to violence in childhood can perpetuate violent behaviors in later life?

Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which analytic framework in the text focuses on social structures and patterns influencing human behavior and violent structures?

Black's Pure Sociology Analytic Framework Signup and view all the answers

Which model distinguishes between confrontation tension and forward panic, exploring how these states can escalate conflicts into violent encounters?

Collins' Interpersonal Violence Model Signup and view all the answers

The text likely includes a comparative analysis of which two countries, focusing on societal factors, policies, and cultural norms influencing violence rates?

United States and Canada Signup and view all the answers

Which concepts help analyze broader societal structures contributing to violence by considering relational distance, cultural distance, functional independence, and social inequality?

Social Fields concepts Signup and view all the answers

What may violence be used as involving both expressive and instrumental aspects?

'Means of conflict management or asserting moral beliefs' Signup and view all the answers

The prevalence of men in perpetrating violent acts is explored in the text. Which factors does the text suggest may contribute to this trend?

Societal, cultural, or biological factors Signup and view all the answers

What type of encounters can escalate into violent acts due to status-related tensions?

Status competitions such as 'bar fights' Signup and view all the answers

In which context does the text suggest that fighting may be tied to notions of honor?

Individuals resort to violence to defend their honor or reputation Signup and view all the answers

Michalski's theory focuses on what type of violence within correctional facilities?

Violence as a symbolic expression of dominance and hegemonic masculinity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Socialization, modeling, and conditioning significantly impact the development of violent behaviors and tendencies.
Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory explores how exposure to violence in childhood can perpetuate violent behaviors in later life.
Black's Pure Sociology Analytic Framework focuses on social structures and patterns that influence human behavior and violent structures.
Collins' Interpersonal Violence Model distinguishes between confrontation tension and forward panic, exploring how these states can escalate conflicts into violent encounters.
The text likely includes a comparative analysis of the United States and Canada, focusing on societal factors, policies, and cultural norms influencing violence rates.
Cultural justifications for violence exist in various societies and may vary across historical contexts, shaping attitudes towards violence.
Social Fields concepts such as relational distance, cultural distance, functional independence, social inequality, polarized social fields, and partisanship help analyze broader societal structures contributing to violence.
Violence may be used as a means of conflict management or asserting moral beliefs, involving expressive and instrumental violence.
Social fields, relationships, and societal contexts shape the occurrence, patterns, and outcomes of violent interactions.
The text examines the prevalence of men in perpetrating violent acts and explores societal, cultural, or biological factors contributing to this trend.
Status competitions, such as "bar fights," can escalate into violent encounters due to status-related tensions.
Social status is significant in societies, and individuals adopt various mechanisms to attain, maintain, or assert their status.
Fighting may be tied to notions of honor, where individuals resort to violence to defend their honor or reputation.
Michalski's theory of prison violence focuses on violence within correctional facilities, with violence as a symbolic expression of dominance and hegemonic masculinity, and a distinct prison social hierarchy influencing interactions and power dynamics.

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Explore the complexity of human behavior and violent tendencies, including psychological, social, cultural, and biological factors. Gain insights into the logic of evolutionary psychology and its implications on human actions.