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briefly outline and evaluate one research study into the evolutionary causes of aggression (4 marks)

In a 1988 study, Daly and Wilson propose that marital aggression can be explained as an adaptive response. They suggest that the evolutionary desire to ensure the propagation of one's own DNA has resulted...

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Answered by Sadia Q. Psychology tutor
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Identify and explain 3 types of long-term memory - give an example of each.

Episodic – This is personal memory of information about events that we have experienced in our lives.  This includes details of the time and place. For example remembering your first day ...

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Outline one or more ways in which behaviourists treat phobias.

Behaviourists argue that all behaviours are learnt therefore one way in which they treat phobias is by systematic desensitisation. This is where phobic anxiety is gradually reduced through counterconditio...

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How can I evaluate studies and theories successfully?

Firstly, the structure of each point you make should follow the Point, Evidence, Explanation format (PEE). If you structure each new point/paragraph in this way you can achieve the highest level. Secondly...

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Answered by Niamh B. Psychology tutor
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Give 1 criticism of Harlow's experiment

Harlow's experiment of attachment on rhesus monkeys has been criticised on a number of grounds. For example in terms of ethics and harm to the participants. Following the monkeys used into adulthood, resu...

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