Outline and evaluate the biological explanation of aggression (16 marks)
AO1 is worth 6/16 marks and so should be no longer than 1-2 paragraphs. This should include any key theorists and studies as well as addressing ‘outline’ portion of the question. This could include discussion of the MAOA gene and Brunner (1993) study on the effect of the MAOA gene in one Dutch family. AO3 is worth 10 marks and covers the ‘ ‘ ‘evaluate’ section of the question. This should be around 3 paragraphs. This could include the fact that the biological explanation ignores social factors such as those demonstrates in the social learning theory and also flaws in the methodology of studies eg. Brunner only used one family and so may have been brought up in the same way (so nurture as well as nature?)
Related Psychology A Level answers
All answers ▸What is social learning theory and how does it explain aggressive behaviours?
“Discuss Bowlby’s monotropic theory of attachment. Refer to an alternative theory within your discussion”
How do I know when to choose which statistical test?
Milgram’s work into obedience provided us with valuable insights into why people obey, even though it was carried out in a laboratory. Outline two explanations of why people obey.