Describe social identity theory as an explanation of prejudice.
1(c)4 marks
Describe one strength and one weakness of Sherif et al.'s (1954) Robbers Cave study.
1(d)8 marks
Evaluate situational factors affecting obedience.
2(a)2 marks
Identify two features of long-term memory according to the multi-store model.
2(b)4 marks
Describe Bartlett's theory of reconstructive memory.
2(c)4 marks
Explain what the case study of Henry Molaison (HM) suggests about memory.
2(d)8 marks
Evaluate the working memory model as an explanation of memory.
3(a)2 marks
State two functions of the prefrontal cortex.
3(b)4 marks
Explain how recreational drugs such as cocaine affect synaptic transmission.
3(c)4 marks
Describe the findings of Raine et al. (1997) on brain abnormalities in murderers.
3(d)8 marks
Evaluate the role of hormones in human aggression.
4(a)2 marks
Explain what is meant by 'extinction' in classical conditioning.
4(b)4 marks
Lucy was sick after eating seafood on holiday and now feels nauseous at the smell of fish. Use classical conditioning to explain her reaction.
4(c)4 marks
Describe one way in which Bandura, Ross and Ross (1961) controlled variables in their study.
4(d)8 marks
Evaluate systematic desensitisation as a treatment for phobias.
5(a)6 marks
Compare the social and biological approaches in how they explain human aggression.
5(b)12 marks
To what extent can the cognitive and learning approaches be considered scientific?
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