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An I3 Theory analysis of human sex differences in aggression

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 August 2009

Eli J. Finkel  and
Erica B. Slotter
Eli J. Finkel
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208. finkel@northwestern.eduericaslotter2011@u.northwestern.eduhttp://faculty.wcas.northwestern.edu/eli-finkel/
Erica B. Slotter
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208. finkel@northwestern.eduericaslotter2011@u.northwestern.eduhttp://faculty.wcas.northwestern.edu/eli-finkel/
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Abstract

According to I3 Theory, individuals enact aggressive behaviors when (a) instigating triggers are severe, (b) impelling forces are strong, and/or (c) inhibiting forces are weak. Archer's analysis of human sex differences in aggression could be bolstered by a careful analysis of male-female discrepancies in reactivity (or exposure) to instigating triggers, proneness toward impelling forces, and/or proneness toward inhibiting forces.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 32 , Issue 3-4 , August 2009 , pp. 279
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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