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Survival of the Friendliest (Self-Domestication Hypothesis) | The Violence Paradox

6th Grade – 8th Grade

9th Grade – 12th Grade

English

Changes in the human face over time, driven by shifts in levels of testosterone, may provide evidence of an evolutionary shift away from aggressive behavior. Use this video from NOVA: The Violence Paradox to examine arguments for the self-domestication hypothesis—which may support explanations for a surprising trend in interpersonal violence in human societies.