Which one of the following is NOT one of the reasons that lead Buss and Shackelford (1997)to conclude that aggression was adaptive for our distant ancestors?
A)It was a strategy for gaining resources.
B)It helped people defend against attacks.
C)It intimidated or eliminated male rivals for females.
D)It encouraged the rise of nations.

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Buss and Shackelford (1997) did not mention that aggression encouraged the rise of nations as a reason for it being adaptive for our distant ancestors. The other three reasons (gaining resources, self-defense, eliminating rivals) were discussed as potential benefits of aggression in certain situations.

Which One of the Following Is NOT One of the Reasons