Battle cries are closely related to other behavioral patterns of human aggression, such as war dances and taunting, performed during the "warming up" phase preceding the escalation of physical violence.
Karo šūkiai artimai susiję su kitais agresyviais žmogaus elgesio dėstais - karo šokiais, tyčiojimusi, kurie būna naudojami „apšilimo“ fazėje, prieš imant kautis fiziškai.