Why do we have aggression? Why do some people feel the need to lash out and others don't? Could we be born with it? Or do we learn it? Lorenz and Zimbardo, two highly qualified behavioral researchers, delve deeper into the concept of aggression. Lorenz has a positive point of view on aggression saying that it is constructive and necessary while Zimbardo says that aggression appears in particular situations. As this essay unfolds, I will explain in depth the ideas behind both of these topics, how they relate to the topic of aggression, and ultimately, what they tell us about it. Lorenz uses his knowledge of animal behavior to pinpoint specific idea points of aggression. He comes to the conclusion that in most animal species aggression is not used in spite of other creatures, but serves mainly as a means of survival and protection of the territory. Lorenz explains, referring to the species, "each of the combatants draws a clear advantage from his behavior" (Lorenz, 1966, page 26). By this he refers to the idea that species would not participate in aggressive actions if there were no outcomes. Specific aggression in nature does not arise from anything that is not triggered by a motivation; every act of aggression is directed at an advantage. Lorenz suggested that “the aggressive drive is derailed under conditions of civilization” (Lorenz, 1966, p. 27). By saying this he is trying to tell us that he likes to focus on the true causes and existence of aggression and uses the idea of species in habitats to demonstrate this. He explains that among mammals “it is not surprising that marking territory by smell plays an important role in aggression” (Lorenz, 1966, page 31). When the… half of the card… ect but the way they explain their creation is very different and they are not related. To say that they were similar would be almost unfair because each one supports an argument that is faithful to their own study method. If they were both in the same field, their results might be different, but as it stands their topics are unrelated to each other and maintain their own importance in their respective fields of study. As presented in this essay, we are able to see two very compelling arguments. arguments on the topic of aggression. Lorenz shares with us what animal behavior looks like and how it is necessary for their survival and provides them with vital benefits. Zimbardo tells us that aggression is something that develops based on the situation and uses it accordingly in those scenarios. Each of these topics provides us with useful information to decipher the idea of the true means of aggression.
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