Evolutionary psych
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POOJA JASANI
STATUS , DOMINANCE , HIERARCHY
HIERARCHYDOMINANCESTATUS
ADAPTIVE PROBLEM
Statuses are based on adaptive problems that are resolved by ascending hierarchies and provide clarification on the acceptance of submissive position.
HUMANS ARE SOCIAL BEINGS
Social interactions
Limits on the size of an individuals social network means some social interactions preclude others
Costs may be enacted when benefits of sociality are threatened
DEVELOPMENT OF HIERARCHIES
Selection favors the assessment of abilities Complex process which involves socialization,
allies, etc.Dominance hierarchies
Secure access to resourcesProduction hierarchies
People working together to achieve a group goal
STATUS AND DOMINANCE HIERARCHIES
Fisek and Ofshe, 1970 Groups of people previously unknown to each other
50% developed clear hierarchy within 1 minute
Other 50% in 5 minutes
Members of groups can assess future status within a new group just by looking at other members (Kalma, 1991)
Study of tennis players
STATUS HIERARCHIES IN ADOLESCENCE
Hormonal change Triggers aggression and risky behaviors in adolescent boys
Physical maturity / Economic immaturity Teenage male frustrations are a new concept Aggressive energy is needed to meet challenges of entering adult
life
SPECIFIC PHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS
Neuroendocrine responses to challenge Autonomic Nervous System releases Cortisol & Adrenaline
Competitive games (player or observer)
Socioeconomic Status and neuroendocrine activity Perceived social status compared to others
Higher baseline cortisol levels, more sensitive stress response during conflict
THEREFORE…
Neuroendocrine responses are bidirectional Perceived social status influences hormone levels Hormone levels change an individual’s perceived
social status and their interaction with the world
PROCEDURE
Experiment
Fill Up Demogrpahi
c Data Sheet
Questionnaires
SubmitBreak
Game
CONCLUSION
Dominance plays a bigger role in men than women.
Woman tend to be more dominant in a social group opposed to men who are more dominant in a personal context.
Biological traits such as, testosterone and cortisol contributes to factors of dominance more than prestige.