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What is a proposed reason for why women may engage more in verbal aggression compared to physical aggression?
What is a proposed reason for why women may engage more in verbal aggression compared to physical aggression?
- Women have a higher risk of being physically harmed.
- Verbal aggression is more accepted socially.
- Verbal aggression is seen as a stronger form of dominance.
- Physical aggression threatens the survival of their offspring. (correct)
Which cultural factor did Elizabeth Thomas attribute to low levels of aggression among the !Kung San people?
Which cultural factor did Elizabeth Thomas attribute to low levels of aggression among the !Kung San people?
- Increased access to resources.
- Negative views towards aggression instilled from childhood. (correct)
- A cultural celebration of violence.
- A legislative prohibition against aggressive acts.
What is one criticism of cross-cultural research on aggression as noted in the content?
What is one criticism of cross-cultural research on aggression as noted in the content?
- There may be observer bias and methodological issues. (correct)
- Results are often inconclusive due to improper sampling.
- It often fails to consider historical context.
- It overly focuses on aggressive cultures, neglecting peaceful ones.
How does the 'meaningful roles' approach aim to combat bullying?
How does the 'meaningful roles' approach aim to combat bullying?
What does the evolutionary explanation suggest about bullying behavior?
What does the evolutionary explanation suggest about bullying behavior?
What motivates aggressive behavior in males according to evolutionary explanations?
What motivates aggressive behavior in males according to evolutionary explanations?
Which mate retention strategy involves monitoring a partner’s behavior?
Which mate retention strategy involves monitoring a partner’s behavior?
What percentage of women reported needing medical attention due to physical violence linked to mate retention strategies?
What percentage of women reported needing medical attention due to physical violence linked to mate retention strategies?
According to evolutionary theory, what might bullying increase chances of?
According to evolutionary theory, what might bullying increase chances of?
What characteristic associated with bullying is considered attractive to females?
What characteristic associated with bullying is considered attractive to females?
How might a reputation for toughness benefit adolescent males?
How might a reputation for toughness benefit adolescent males?
What is often a method of female bullying according to the content?
What is often a method of female bullying according to the content?
In the context of mate retention strategies, what role do negative inducements play?
In the context of mate retention strategies, what role do negative inducements play?
Why might bullying have been viewed as maladaptive traditionally?
Why might bullying have been viewed as maladaptive traditionally?
Which of the following is NOT a mate retention strategy identified by Wilson and Daly?
Which of the following is NOT a mate retention strategy identified by Wilson and Daly?
Flashcards
Evolutionary Aggression
Evolutionary Aggression
Aggression explained by its survival value, like gender differences and adaptive strategies.
Gender Differences (Aggression)
Gender Differences (Aggression)
Females potentially use verbal aggression, while males more often use physical aggression, according to evolutionary theory.
Cultural Variation (Aggression)
Cultural Variation (Aggression)
Aggression varies greatly between cultures, impacting its expression.
Bullying as Adaptive Behavior
Bullying as Adaptive Behavior
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"Meaningful Roles" Approach
"Meaningful Roles" Approach
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Sexual Jealousy
Sexual Jealousy
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Mate Retention Strategies
Mate Retention Strategies
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Direct Guarding
Direct Guarding
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Negative Inducements
Negative Inducements
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Evolutionary Explanation of Bullying
Evolutionary Explanation of Bullying
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Male Bullying
Male Bullying
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Female Bullying
Female Bullying
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Paternity Uncertainty
Paternity Uncertainty
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Cuckoldry
Cuckoldry
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Adaptive Behavior
Adaptive Behavior
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