What does history tell us about male vs. female aggression? (use sources)

Aggression
- What is aggression?
- How is it defined by a scholarly professional?
- Why do psychologists study aggression?

Nature: Biological Basis of Behavior
Why are some people aggressive by nature? Include scholarly evidence
Discuss pertinent theories, models, and research of particular psychologists
This must appear in this section: Freud’s view on aggression, evolutionary views, and frustration.
Document all sources!

Nurture: Social and Environmental Influences on Behavior
- Does exposure to aggressive behavior in the environment encourage or discourage aggressive behavior?
- Discuss evidence to support your position.
- Discuss specific theories, models, and research of particular psychologists, learning theories (think of what we learned about modeling behavior, vicarious reinforcement, etc.)
Include home, role models, caregivers, media – TV, movies, music, and video games
Collectivist vs. individualist societies
Document all sources!

Gender and Aggression
What does history tell us about male vs. female aggression? (use sources)
What role does biology play in male vs. female aggression (are boys biologically more aggressive than girls?) Prove your views with scholarly works and examples.
What role does the environment play in male vs. female aggression (are girls encouraged to be more aggressive?). Prove your views with scholarly resources and examples.

Conclusion:
- Review your thesis statement
- Based on what you have learned about biological and environmental influences on behavior, which plays a more influential role in helping us understand aggression?
- Leave the reader with something ( a desire to learn more, a puzzling statement on the topic, a new idea, etc.)

References:
- Students MUST use outside resources
- Students must use the APA Guide