terms "individual alpha", "alpha male" and "alpha female" coined ethologists - scientists who study the behavior of gregarious animals.For the first time for a hierarchical structure within the community of the same species it was tested chicken flock.Scientists have identified (although the peasants knew it long before them) that reigns in the henhouse rigid social hierarchy, where each member has a "biosocial rank."In addition, the term in everyday usage and unscientific and became more fashionable expression - "pecking order."The term "alpha-individual" was introduced by David L. Mech, who has studied the behavior of wolves in the pack.
Scientists have found that is who will be the animal - the "alpha", "beta", "gamma" or "Omega", incorporated since birth and is dependent on a particular set of hormones.Experienced dog experts advise those who want to choose a dog fighting qualities, loud pozvenet keys to brood of puppies: who is not afraid, and roar and throw on the keys, and the alpha individual.Observations of the wolf pack have shown that alpha males contain a harem of some "prestigious" bitches.In the division of production alpha male first taking the choicest pieces and treats their females.Then fit the beta, gamma and then individuals, individuals of the same omega gets the leftovers.But there are cases when the pack is dominated by an alpha female.Who is she?
be erroneous to extrapolate it visible as an alpha male.Do not have a harem of females or males of promiscuous sexual intercourse.Yes, she do not need this.Alfa individual - is, above all, a leader who has the power and authority in their community.The main feature of the animal-leader is not the number of sexual intercourse, and a certain status.Males (so decreed Mother Nature), the main thing - to throw his seed in as many as possible of the womb, and thus transmit its own set of genes.Therefore, biologically male is always trying to get a harem, but here it turns out, not all, but only the alpha male.Females also interesting is not quantity but quality: select as much as possible the optimal genotype, which will give her children.Therefore, the alpha female chooses the male.This is not necessarily the alpha male, but he - her choice.
be erroneous to think that alpha is the most beautiful (in understanding male) individual female.On the contrary, the visual appeal - is a sign of fertility.Beta and gamma individuals enjoy the beauty, to worm his way into the harem leader, the alpha male, and reaching the desired, resting on their laurels: more and they do not need.Alpha female not from themselves.She is not content with the role of the favorite, which gets the crumbs of mercy of her master - she strives to be a mistress.
also wrong to think that the alpha-female - is the most quarrelsome and vociferous animal in the pack.Nervous, hysterical behavior is more a sign of inner uncertainty, the desire to improve their low status by the nature of the "raids" and humiliation even weaker.So behave gamma individuals, playing on rogue unanswered Omega.Alpha female is easily recognized by a confident demeanor and good-natured expression.She looks calm even in the most absurd situations, and well-groomed, even if the flock has not the best days.
Can I transfer the definition of "individual alpha" for human society?On the one hand, we all came from the animal world and a certain set of chromosomes, responsible for leadership qualities in us is also present.On the other hand, the hierarchical structure of human society is much more complicated than in the animal herd.Everyone plays different roles in different microcommunity - in the family, at work, with friends, in clubs.In everyday speech, the established name "alpha male", which is used for the macho, conqueror of female hearts.However, the female human being "Alpha" does not need a man to win a social status - it reaches his mind, assertiveness, getting his own authority.
