PCJ260Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Methuen Publishing, Konrad Lorenz, Steven Pinker
14 Apr 2018
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Konrad lorenz, on aggression, (methuen & co. , 1976), ch. "struggle for existence" - interpreted as against species, really competition between near-relations. #1 competitor is the animal that eats the same prey - will take their food. Inner motives of hunter are different from fighter. Attacker is not aggressive or angry, just surviving. Counter-attack is aggressive "mobbing" predator of same prey. "eating enemy" drive away their dinner by scaring away. Critical reaction : most violent form, motivated by fear. "cornered rat", no way out, surprised (couldn"t escape) Different animals can coexist in same areas - doctor and mechanic. territory = changes in readiness to fight - depends on place, local factors, closer to center = more willing to fight. Owner of territory almost always wins, fugitive returns to own territory, other follows, driven back --> cycle. Fish in tank equilibrium example, "balance of power" Massive feathers to impress hens, but cannot fly because of weight.
