What does "alpha mentality" mean?

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Answer 1

It is "psycho-babble" and refers to the personality type of a person who is anxious to get on with the project, preferable in charge of the project, and unwilling to be anything but pushy about the project.

Such people get a lot done, but often at the expense of good will and pleasurable ambiance.

Answer 2

First of all, the whole alpha theory came out 15 years or so, ago, and has been adopted by many folks as an absolute. Research over the years has tweaked the theory somewhat, and the following are some variations that I have found to be the most modern:

The alpha, beta, and omega hierarchy is very fluid, but it is species-exclusive. Humans do not come into play unless we are discussing humans only.

The hierarchy is more linear among males, while with females it changes all the time. That makes it hard to determine who is in charge at any one time.

The dogs decide who is who, and we need to support that role, in order to maintain the status quo. However, that is difficult if it is not blatantly obvious.

The alpha is normally NOT the vocal, bossy, pushy one. The alpha knows they are alpha, and don't need to prove it to any other dog in the household.

The beta is usually the alpha-wanna-be, who tries to be tough, and acts like the boss, but isn't. Young, foolish dogs may fit in here.

The submissive omega is at the bottom, and likes it there.

An alpha dog in the household may be an omega at the dog park, and vice versa. It all depends on the make-up of the group.

So basically, things may change hourly, daily, environmentally, and we do our best to support the pack the way they exist, but again, it is fluid, so we may be kept guessing.

Dogs are much more complicated than we'd like them to be.

Answer 3

Bossy attitude. Always want to be in charge and in control. Wants to dominate.

Answer 4

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