Evol Psychol July 2013 PMID 23864299

When violence pays: a cost-benefit analysis of aggressive behavior in animals and humans.

Alexander V Georgiev, Amanda C E Klimczuk, Daniel M Traficonte, Dario Maestripieri

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The collection demonstrates a general interest in the biological functions of aggression, exemplified by comments emphasizing its role in social hierarchies and communication in animals, as well as reflections on gender differences in violent behaviors during reproductive ages, using technical language and scientific references to convey a thoughtful and analytical tone.

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Most discussions agree with the idea that aggressive behaviors have evolutionary and biological significance, referencing concepts like sexual selection and social hierarchies.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity by exploring biological roles and differences in aggression across species, including humans.

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Participants actively analyze specific aspects such as gender differences and animal behaviors, indicating meaningful engagement.

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The discussions highlight the importance of understanding aggression for broader biological and social insights, suggesting a moderate to significant impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explores how aggression in animals and humans can be understood through a cost-benefit analysis, where the benefits of securing resources are weighed against the risks and costs of fighting, such as injury, stress, and social damage.
  • Humans are notably more aggressive than many other animals because they tend to have a higher ratio of benefits to costs when engaging in intraspecific competition, which is supported by behaviors like coalitionary killing and sexual coercion.
  • Differences in aggressive behavior between males and females likely evolved through sexual selection, resulting in different strategies to maximize reproductive success and resource competition.]

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Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

E se vc quiser entender um pouco mais sobre o papel dos comportamentos agressivos nas sociedades animais, vem conferir tudo neste vídeo: https://t.co/J54qm3lsxh https://t.co/X4Q1tjTlyN

Apr 1, 2025 · 7 likes · 33,169 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@dhiordanlove.bsky.social · Bluesky

Neste vídeo iremos explorar qual o papel da agressividade no reino animal. Iremos entender a função deste comportamento como forma de comunicação, estabelecimento de hierarquias, nas disputas por território e defesa de parceiros.

Apr 1, 2025 · 6 likes · 4 shares View post →
The Ace of Spades
@Pau_Ace · X

@serghises @thoughsob Sex differences in violent aggression in humans and other species probably evolved by sexual selection and reflect different optimal competitive strategies for males and females https://t.co/Jiah6zHLfV

Mar 6, 2020 · 378 followers View post →
Luan Oliveira
@LuanOli23 · X

O cuidado materno e em menor percentual o paterno. Aqui: https://t.co/3vqnJQ3Lzs e aqui : https://t.co/6wK75Kpi6S A violência masculina proporcionalmente maior à feminina em idade reprodutiva. Aqui: 6. https://t.co/W8I77vfr32

May 26, 2020 · 22 followers View post →

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Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

E se vc quiser entender um pouco mais sobre o papel dos comportamentos agressivos nas sociedades animais, vem conferir tudo neste vídeo: https://t.co/J54qm3lsxh https://t.co/X4Q1tjTlyN

Apr 1, 2025 · 7 likes · 33,169 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@dhiordanlove.bsky.social · Bluesky

Neste vídeo iremos explorar qual o papel da agressividade no reino animal. Iremos entender a função deste comportamento como forma de comunicação, estabelecimento de hierarquias, nas disputas por território e defesa de parceiros.

Apr 1, 2025 · 6 likes · 4 shares View post →
Luan Oliveira
@LuanOli23 · X

O cuidado materno e em menor percentual o paterno. Aqui: https://t.co/3vqnJQ3Lzs e aqui : https://t.co/6wK75Kpi6S A violência masculina proporcionalmente maior à feminina em idade reprodutiva. Aqui: 6. https://t.co/W8I77vfr32

May 26, 2020 · 22 followers View post →
The Ace of Spades
@Pau_Ace · X

@serghises @thoughsob Sex differences in violent aggression in humans and other species probably evolved by sexual selection and reflect different optimal competitive strategies for males and females https://t.co/Jiah6zHLfV

Mar 6, 2020 · 378 followers View post →