Evolutionary Psychological Perspective‚” David M. Buss and Todd K. Shackelford explain the root cause of aggression. Today‚ many people believe that aggression is caused by social learning. At a young age people are introduced to violent television shows‚ video games‚ movies‚ etc. Some would say that because of these violent video games and television shows‚ aggression is learned at a young age and therefore social learning is the root cause of aggression. Buss and Shackelford don’t want to discount social
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a criminal act during the Rwandan genocide. Here is a brief history of how the Rwandan Genocide began. The genocide in Rwanda took place over the span of three months from April till July of 1994 (Buss‚ 2007). The war began because "a plane carrying Rwandan president Habyarimana was shot down " (Buss‚ 2007). After the shooting there was a war between the Tutsi
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Perilloux‚ Easton and Buss (2012) investigated sex differences in the perception of sexual interest and claim to have found support for a short term mating strategy in men with evolutionary origins. While their findings have sufficient evidence‚ this essay will explore alternative influences that have not been adequately investigated. An investigation into the study conducted by Perilloux‚ Easton and Buss (2012) concludes that the stated claims and conclusions
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mate selection. Lastly‚ it will discuss the limitations and the strengths of this study. Past Research Darwin’s theory of sexual selection successfully explains why men and women may vary psychologically and behaviourally when selecting their mates (Buss‚ 2007). According to his theory‚ various characteristics have evolved in different species‚ that provide some members of the species with mating advantages (Darwin‚ 1959). These characteristics make reproduction more likely for those members of the
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survival (Buss 2008). This sounds very simple‚ but it is not. The preferences men and women have for the opposite sex are multidimensional‚ and therefore it is unlikely that someone will fulfill each of their preferences. Also‚ a person’s qualities are not static because we change over time. Meaning‚ those seeking a mate must also gauge the future potential of a partner as well. For example‚ a man who might lack resources now‚ as a medical student‚ might have excellent future promise (Buss 2008). Both
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both males and females are confronted with as they look for others to mate with. One main basis of mating that is not stated is sexual motivation. In the journal article Sexual Strategies Theory: An Evolution Perspective on Human Mating by David Buss and David Schmitt readers are given a summary of essential points in regard to the Sexual Strategies Theory. This theory was created to rectify the errors that were made by other psychologist by introducing a core premise‚ showing how human mating
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animals (Archer‚ 1988)‚ and human beings (Buss & Shackelford‚ 1997). The utility of aggression was to assign individuals over their accessible home range so as to secure the most advantageous utilization of a region and its nutrients (Lorenz‚ 1966). Such a functional perspective on aggression has been abdicated‚ with modern consensus that neither humans nor other animals are furnished with the aggressive instinct‚ and contemplated to be context-dependent (Buss & Shackelford‚ 1997). With variations
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Briefly outline evolutionary mechanisms. Drawing on the psychological literature from more than one topic area of research‚ evaluate how well evolutionary theory provides a satisfactory explanation for human behaviour. The aim of this essay is to assess whether Evolutionary theory presents an adequate explanation for human behaviour. I will be drawing from different psychological literature‚ especially focusing on the research areas of sexual selection and parental care and investment. Evolutionary
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by men in Japan and its relationship to age‚ resources and risk taking. . Evolution and Human Behavior‚ • Kelly‚ R.C. (2005). The evolution of lethal intergroup violence. • Daly & Wilson: http://psych.mcmaster.ca/dalywilson/pubs.html • David Buss‚ Buss Lab homepage: http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/Group/BussLAB/
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success‚ and a way to attract females is to show that they have the right characteristics and traits. Some examples of characteristics are wealth‚ intelligence and strength. This have been supported by a study conducted into mate preferences by Buss (1989). Buss explored what males and females looked for in a marriage partner. The study involved over 10‚000 participants from 37 different cultures. These results showed that women more than men desired mates who were
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