Evaluate Strengths Weaknesses Freud's theory has Biological evidence to support it Freud’s theory is not based on as scientific method Freud’s explanation is based on a case study Freud used the method of case study Freud’s theory has supporting evidence Freud looked only at the development up until puberty. Freud takes into account individual differences

Comparing the Biological and Psychodynamic Explanations of Aggression

Similarities Differences

Compare Compare Freud’s explanation to the biological explanation of aggression (8 marks) (Come up with two similarities and two differences) Point: One similarity between Freud’s explanation and the biological explanation of aggression is…… Evidence: State your evidence from Freud Evidence: State your evidence from the Bio approach

Individual Differences and Developmental Psychology

Case studies – brain damage Evaluate the use of brain damaged patients as evidence to explain behaviour. Comment on individual differences in your answer. (8)

Freud and Individual Differences To what extent does Freud explain individual differences? (8)

Developmental To what extent does Biological Psychology evidence for Developmental Psychology? (8)

Homework Research one brain scanning technique from CAT, PET or fMRI. Scanning techniques can be drawn out of a hat. Design an activity to test pupils on their understanding of this technique: Fill in the blanks, comprehension questions, quiz, mind maps, diagrams etc.