PSYC 2310 Lecture 8: November 15

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2310
• Professor: Saba Safdar

Document Summary

Model of human aggression variable chart will be on exam. Violence around the world: below 5: lowest number of murder per 100, 000: japan, china, canada, between 5-10:medium: usa, bahamas, 10-15: high/dangerous societies (10-20): russia, cambodia, extremely dangerous: el salvador. Usa: gun related violence and it tends to involve individuals rather than group. Middle east, africa, eastern europe, and parts of south america: groups attack in political, ethnic, tribal conflict form. Europe: violent mobs during football: a phenomenon referred to as football hooliganism . Men are peaceful and cooperative and do not overprotect their women. Men aren"t expected to be fearless and dominant. Fish in lagoons (so men don"t have to be so tough) If you are aggressive, you are isolated from society. People live in rain forest where there is plenty, and enough food for everyone to eat. Greater rate of violent crime among those between 14-24.