Specification

Correlational research 
  • The use of the correlational research method in psychology, including co-variables. 
  • Types of correlation: positive, negative and including the use of scatter diagrams. 
  • Issues surrounding the use of correlations in psychology; issues with cause and effect, other variables. 
  • List B from Topic B, focusing on the Spearman rank test. 
Scanning techniques 
  • Brain-scanning techniques (CAT, PET, and fMRI). The use of brain-scanning techniques to investigate human behaviour, including aggression. 
Twin studies 
  • The use of twin studies to investigate genetic relatedness and aggression. 
  • List A from Social Psychology