Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477961
Author: Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.3, Problem 1TC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Is violence a part of human nature.

Introduction:

Humans are complex organisms having complex behavior. Aggression or violence is a subset of behavior, it is not a single trait, or an easily described behavioral system, and it has a dynamic and complicated range of expression.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Can violence be removed from the human behavior, or it can be controlled.

Introduction:

Aggression or violence is a subset of behavior. Hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin are important in regulating complex social behaviors such as regulating attachment, social recognition, and aggression. Vasopressin has been identified in male social behaviors which includes violence or aggression.

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