Recent violent incidents, such as the murders of two Jewish citizens in D.C., illustrate how deeply held beliefs can lead to extreme actions fueled by hatred. This raises questions about the roots of violence in human behavior. Evolutionary psychology suggests that violence is an adaptive strategy developed over millennia, tied to competition for resources, mates, and territory. Male aggression, influenced by competition for reproductive success, demonstrates how evolution shapes behaviors that can manifest destructively in modern societies. Addressing violence requires a comprehensive approach focusing on education, social equity, and cultural changes.
The inclination for violence is a deeply ingrained behavioral strategy shaped over millennia, highlighting the evolutionary roots of human conflict and aggression.
Buss and Shackelford argue that human aggression evolved as an adaptive response to issues surrounding resource security, territorial defense, and mate competition.
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