PSYB10H3 Chapter 11: Aggression
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Aggression among the lower animals: chimpanzee is known for the aggressive behavior of its male members, humans, especially males, are genetically programmed for aggressive behavior. Changes in aggression over time: w/in a given culture, changing social conditions frequently lead to striking changes in aggressive behavior. Does culture make a difference: sex differences in aggressive behavior tend to hold up across cultures. Alcohol and aggression: the more ppl drank, the more likely they were to engage in aggression, especially severe forms of physical aggression (e. g. punching, kicking, brawling, family violence is often associated w/ alcohol use. Di rect provocation and reciprocation: social exclusion can also motivate us to form new social bonds. Aggression objects as aggressive cues: aggressive stimulus: an object that is associated w/ aggressive response (e. g. fun) and whose mere presence can increase the probability of aggression, guns don"t kill; ppl do.
