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Sasha Johnson-Freyd1, Jennifer J Freyd
1Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, Peabody Museum, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. johnsonfreyd@college.harvard.edu
Abstract:
McCullough et al. hypothesize that evolution has selected mechanisms for revenge to deter harms and for forgiveness to preserve valuable relationships. However, in highly dependent relationships, the more adaptive course of action may be to remain unaware of the initial harm rather than risk alienating a needed other. We present a testable model of possible victim responses to interrelational harm.
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