Psychology 3720F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Twin, Monoamine Oxidase A, Overdetermination
10 Mar 2018
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April 20, 1999; second largest mass high school shooting in north american history. Eric harris & dylan klebold columbine school massacre. Biological theories: ethological view: lorenz (1966): hydraulic model of aggression - build up of aggressive urges that must be released (catharsis) Applies to animal behaviour but not supported in humans: evolutionary psychology: emphasizes genetic survival rather than survival of the individual. Daly & wilson (2005): step-parents far more likely to abuse or murder their children. Buss (2004): men aggress as a means of attaining or maintaining status: establish dominance over other males; female chooses male with best resources, show jealousy when other man shows interest in mate. Young male syndrome; homicide rate for 18-24 yo is highest. In modern societies status is based on many other factors besides intimidation (occupational success, wealth & celebrity: genetic in uences: a persons temperament early in life usually endures over life.
