Answer to Question #204782 in Psychology for emma

Question

Which of the three perspectives (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology) did the best job of explaining why so many people turn out violent? Support your position by articulating effective arguments and perhaps identifying the shortcomings of the other disciplines (you didn't choose). You may (if you wish) zero in on one aspect of the discipline being supported.

Answer 1

Psychology explains why people are violent the best.

According to psychology, a person may turn out to be violent because of anger or fear. For example, an individual may be violent to respond to what is happening at that time. An individual may be enraged at another person or fear of being hurt by another person.

Again, individuals may turn out violent to take revenge towards someone who hurt them. Psychology also explains the causes of violence and concludes that people are not violent because they are generally evil by nature. Instead, they turn out to be violent to counteract actions that caused pain to them. Hence, violence can end up being an addition if the effect of the past is not neutralized.

On the other side, anthropology does not explain in detail the reason why people turn out evil. However, its main aim is to find out who did a crime so that justice can be found for the one who is wronged. It also looks assumes up to some extent that human beings are generally evil. This is done when anthropology puts into consideration the historical background of an individual concerning violence.