Social Psychological Explanations of Human Aggression (AQA A Level Psychology)

A psychologist is investigating causes of aggressive behaviour. She interviews teenagers who have been in trouble at school. She asks them to describe their family and early childhood, recording everything that they say. She also looks at information in the teenagers’ school reports.

Referring to this investigation, explain the difference between primary and secondary data.

Discuss the frustration-aggression hypothesis as an explanation for human aggression.

Describe how de-individuation is involved in aggression.

Evaluate the role of de-individuation in aggression.