ECH 3320 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Hunter-Gatherer, Konrad Lorenz, Hyksos

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Conflict Studies and Human Rights
• Course: ECH 3320
• Professor: Paul Robinson

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Aggression spreads out the species, so avoiding depletion of resources. Put coral fish into small fish tanks to observe them fighting until only one of them is left. Concluded that the cause of aggression is due to territory and resources and spreads out the species so that everyone has enough of what they need to thrive and they do not exploit resources. The species as a whole does better because of the violent conflict/aggression, as resources do not become scarce. Said that all creatures have a territory. Species will naturally drive off other species from their territory. Human beings have instincts just like other animals, humans are animals we are no better than them, we are not rational beings. Genetic dispositions do not dictate your behaviour, it does not mean that as humans we need to be violent, it just means that we are more likely to be violent.