Key Question Aims: To be able to describe the key question. (A01) To be able to apply your knowledge and understanding of Biological Psychology to the key question. (A02) To be able to evaluate the key question. (A03)

Time to get thinking….. If aggression was found to be caused by our biology, what would society look like? Families Schools Hospitals Justice systems Human rights

Your key question…. What are the implications for society if aggression is found to be caused by nature not nurture?

(A01) Describe State your key question? Read: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/nature-not- nurture-is-to-blame-for-aggressive-children-394842.html According to Michael Tremblay, why is aggression a major public problem? In general how can aggression be nature or nurture? (you can use your own knowledge or you can look at the scanned document) KEEP THIS BRIEF Link this to the article: by giving one example, according to Michael Tremblay: one way aggression is nature and one way it is nurture Describe it in relation to implications for society (use scanned documents to help you) * Responsibility/blame * Role of punishment * Aggression as an illness * Ability to predict aggressive people and prevent it

Describe your key question. (A01) 6 marks

(AO2) Explain Theory Key Word/Concept Apply to children/adolescents • What theories can be used from the specification content to explain the key question? • How can the theories explain how the key question developed in today’s society? * Used the scanned document if you are stuck. Theory Key Word/Concept Apply to children/adolescents Link to implication for society Evolution Punishment/Will it work? Brain structure Responsibility? Will people be held accountable? Hormones Treatment? Can aggression be treated? Can it be prevented?

One implication for society if aggression is caused by nature is For example, This is an implication because

One positive implication of saying that aggression is caused by nature not nurture is For example, This is a positive implication because

• What research evidence can be used from the specification content to support or provide evidence for the key question? • Are there any methodological flaws in the supporting evidence which could lead to it being questionable support for the key question?

What research evidence can be used from the specification content to refute or dispute the relevance of the key question for today’s society?

Warning… In the exam you may be given stimulus material to explain using the concepts and ideas from the Biological Approach. Make sure you know how to APPLY theories and studies to real life situations. Eddo up to the age of two was a good child, not really any trouble for his parents and fun to be with. At around the age of two years, he began to show much less willingness to share toys and became very aggressive if another child tried to take a toy he was playing with. He also became angry when something did not work or when he wanted something and it was not given. This was new to his parents. He would still play with them happily, eat his food and enjoy going out on trips. They tried to reason with him to stop his aggression and they tried to reward him for non-aggressive behaviour when playing with other children, but nothing worked. His tantrums remained. Using concepts and theories from the biological approach, explain Endo’s aggression and whether he is responsible for it. (8)

In terms of AO1: • What is the key question? • How is the key question relevant for today’s society? • How is the key question likely to directly affect individuals in today’s society? • How is the key question likely to affect society as a whole? • Are there any relevant examples which could help show knowledge of the key question? In terms of AO2: • What theories can be used from the specification content to explain the key question? • How can the theories explain how the key question developed in today’s society? • How can the theories explain how to reduce or possibly eliminate the impact of the key question on today’s society? • Are there any concepts from the specification content that can explain the key question in today’s society? In terms of AO3: • What research evidence can be used from the specification content to support or provide evidence for the key question? • What research evidence can be used from the specification content to refute or dispute the relevance of the key question for today’s society? • Are there any methodological flaws in the supporting evidence which could lead to it being questionable support for the key question?