title: On the evolutionary origins of revenge and forgiveness: a converging systems hypothesis.
abstract: McCullough et al. argue that humans possess evolved computational systems for implementing retaliatory behavior that both deters aggression and promotes subsequent reconciliation. However, they do not apply this analysis to the sphere of intergroup relations. We believe their model can be usefully extended to this domain and discuss why this would be possible, pertinent, and productive.
authors.affiliation: Centre for the Study of Group Processes, School of Psychology, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NP, United Kingdom. r.crisp@kent.ac.uk
authors.forename: Richard J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Crisp
authors.forename: Rose
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Meleady
mesh_terms: D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D009014:Morals; D012747:Sexual Partners