Explore the evolutionary roots of leadership behavior

Explore the evolutionary roots of leadership behavior and its adaptive significance in human social groups. Discuss evolutionary theories of leadership, such as the evolutionary psychology of leadership and the dominance hierarchy hypothesis, in understanding how leadership traits and behaviors have evolved to facilitate group coordination, decision-making, and collective action. Analyze research findings on the role of leadership in promoting group survival, resource acquisition, and reproductive success, as well as the universality of leadership traits across cultures and historical contexts.