What role do coalition-building and affiliation play in social hierarchies?
Coalition-building and affiliation are critical for maintaining social hierarchies, often surpassing mere dominance displays. Research on primates shows that individuals who can form alliances and maintain social bonds are more likely to achieve and sustain high status, regardless of their physical strength.
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