Re: Hormonal & Psychological Responses to Combat
IMHO, just because war is common in history does not mean its natural for humans.
Very few humans (agreed probably only single digits) ever see war. Of those who see war, very few see combat. Of those who see combat, very few even shoot to kill, let alone actual kill.
While most humans will have a similar biological and psychological reaction to stress (combat) its the individuals reaction (through intent and a less degree through training) that directs their reaction to the situation. Some will flee, some freeze, only a few will run towards and fight/kill. No one knows their reaction until they have actually been there.
So lets not generalize from those very few brave individuals to the rest of us.
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