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2 Discussion The biological theory holds that aggressiveness is an intrinsic habit the brain and hormones manage. For instance, testosterone has been associated with increased animal and human aggressiveness. Additionally, studies have shown that the prefrontal cortex and amygdala play a part in controlling violent behavior (Gangopadhyay et al., 2021). In addition, research on twins and adoptees has shown that aggressiveness has a hereditary component. Therefore, it may be said that biological variables play a major role in determining hostility. On the other hand, there is a strong case to be made that violence is mostly learned (nurture). According to the social learning hypothesis, people learn violence through emulating and copying the actions of others. For instance, children who grow up in hostile circumstances are more inclined to behave aggressively. Additionally, research has shown that exposure to violent media might make people more aggressive. Finally, violent behavior may emerge due to socialization techniques like physical punishment. Responses Debbie Yang Hello. Great Discussion. I agree that the majority of hostility is learned (nurtured). Social psychologists have shown that social circumstances significantly impact a person's behavior, thoughts, and emotions. This is shown by the authority experiment, which demonstrates that people are more willing to obey orders from an authoritative figure even if doing so would damage another person. Aggressive conduct may also emerge due to exposure to violent media or growing up in an aggressive environment. I would counter that biological elements like hormones and brain anatomy may also contribute to violence.

3 Claudia Barruel Hi. Great discussion. I agree with your claim that violence results from biological and societal factors. Although hostility is a normal response for humans when they feel threatened, aggression may also be deliberately used in particular social contexts when it is under control. I would counter that social and environmental variable, such as exposure to violence or socialization methods, may also influence aggressive conduct. Therefore, while investigating aggressiveness, it is crucial to consider biological and social aspects.

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4 References Gangopadhyay, P., Chawla, M., Dal Monte, O., & Chang, S. W. (2021). Prefrontal–amygdala circuits in social decision-making. Nature neuroscience, 24(1), 5-18.

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