Citation

Johnson-Freyd S, Freyd JJ. Behav. Brain Sci. 2013; 36(1): 23-24.

Affiliation

Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, Peabody Museum, Cambridge, MA 02138. (johnsonfreyd@college.harvard.edu)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Cambridge University Press)

DOI

10.1017/S0140525X12000398

PMID

23211413

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.

Language: en