Briefly describe the young male syndrome and its evolutionary pressures/roots

What will be an ideal response?


When there is competition for scarce resources (females), the result is confrontational behavior and potentially serious violence. This pattern is known as the young male syndrome. It may partly be the consequence of long-ago evolutionary pressures and partly a response to situational demands. Although the pattern of behavior may be coded in every man's makeup, it is likely to appear among men whose present situations predict reproductive failure, e.g., unmarried and unemployed males.

Psychology

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a. deprives individuals of interpersonal contact b. limits individuals to a small amount of space c. restricts privileges such as access to exercise and media d. forces individuals to reflect on their crimes

Psychology

Annie was in one of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001 . Following this trauma, Annie decided to return to graduate school, began writing poetry, and reconnected with some of her long-lost friends. This is known as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Which of the following is a benefit of developing cognitive-affective complexity?

A. the ability to synthesize contradictions among different perspectives and sources B. faster and more efficient decision-making capabilities C. more successful integration of abstract reasoning with practical considerations D. a better understanding of the perspectives and motivations of others

Psychology

Describe the three controversies in human development.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology