Discuss gender schema theory. (8 marks + 16 marks)

In this question you should outline and evaluate gender schema theory. As with all 24 mark essays, you should aim to write around 240 words of AO1 and 480 words of AO2.

Outline and evaluate one social psychological theory of aggression. (4 marks + 16 marks)

For this question I outlined and evaluated social learning theory, but you could equally discuss deindividuation or another theory. Remember that there's only four marks for description, so keep it brief!

Outline neural and/or hormonal mechanisms in aggression. (4 marks)

For this question you should briefly discuss the roles of seretonin, dopamine, testosterone or cortisol in aggression. Make sure you don't spend too much time on this question - there's no need to write about all four in detail for only four marks!

Discuss sex differences in parental investment. (8 marks + 16 marks)

For this question you need to consider how the investment of males and females differs and the consequences of this.

Discuss Kohlberg's theory of gender development (8 marks + 16 marks)

This question is asking you to outline and evaluate Kohlberg's cognitive developmental theory.

Discuss genetic factors involved in aggressive behaviour (4 marks + 16 marks)

Here you should briefly outline and then evaluate the role of genetic factors in aggression. It can be difficult to distinguish between AO1 and AO2 content in this question, so when you want to use a research study as AO2 material be sure to make this clear by using a lead-in sentence such as 'There is research evidence to support this'.

Outline an evolutionary explanation of one example of group display in humans (4 marks)

You should briefly outline and evaluate relevant explanations for one example of group display, such as sports or warfare. Don't spend too much time on this question - just a couple of paragraphs will do!