AP Psychology Homework: Aggression

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Using a "biopsychosocial" approach, describe the roots of aggression. Specifically, identify:

1. Three biological factors that make us more prone to engage in aggressive behavior (Provide one specific example). 4 pts

2. One psychological factor that may trigger aggression (specifically, the frustration-aggression principle), and give an example you may have experienced personally or heard about. 2pts

3. Two social/cultural factors that can impact aggressive behavior (with an example for each). 4pts

 

All of the information can be found in your text (pages 709-717). Please write this as if it were an essay question on the AP exam. I will provide guidelines in class.

 

Also, please do not put your name on this assignment. Use you code instead. If you can't remember what it is, just let me know.

 

Finally, please type this particular assignment. Don't forget to double space.