An I3 Theory analysis of human sex differences in aggression

Eli J. Finkel; Erica B. Slotter

doi:10.1017/S0140525X09990410

An I³ Theory analysis of human sex differences in aggression

Eli J. Finkel^*, Erica B. Slotter

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Psychology

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Number of pages	1
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	32
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X09990410
State	Published - Aug 21 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Physiology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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