Evolution has given us both a propensity to attack when we feel threatened or in competition for resources and:
A) a strong inhibitory mechanism to suppress aggression if it is in our best interests
B) very little control over the amount of violence used even if less would be in our best interests
C) an inability to shape the form of the aggression used against other humans
D) an inability to stop aggression once it has started in a situation

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Evolution has given us both a propensity to attack when we feel threatened or in competition for resources and a strong inhibitory mechanism to suppress aggression if it is in our best interests. This means that although we may have a natural inclination toward aggression, we also have the ability to modulate our behavior and avoid unnecessary harm if it is more beneficial for us in the long run.

Evolution Has Given Us Both a Propensity to Attack When