Abstract
Demonic male theory (DMT) seeks to explain the evolution of violent behavior in humans and other great apes, in which males generally behave more violently than females. Rooted in behavioral ecology, DMT views violent temperament as an adaptation that can evolve when favored by ecological and social factors.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The International Encyclopedia of Primatology |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 1-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119179313 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780470673379 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- ape
- behavior
- behavioral ecology
- evolutionary history
- social organization