An anthropological study of young, male surfers ('surf locals') at a highly coveted reef break reveals that they frequently use physical intimidation, vocal threats, and damage to equipment ('board-snapping') against visiting surfers to protect exclusive access to the best surfing waves.
Using your knowledge of evolutionary explanations of aggression, account for the high levels of aggression shown by these young surfers.
12 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Ethological and evolutionary explanations of aggression. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.