Are men more aggressive than women?
Discipline: Psychology
Type of Paper: Essay (any type)
Academic Level: Master's
Paper Format: APA
Pages: 5
Words: 1500
Question
Instructions
Are men more aggressive than women? Discuss and critically evaluate the evidence to support your argument. Consider the
relevant evolutionary theory, role of biology/genetics
and role of the environment in your essay (• Sex differences (or, gender differences)
• Aggression (eg, homicide, abuse, bullying, verbal aggression, physical
aggression
• Evolutionary theory
• Biological/genetic factors
• Environmental factors).
Critically evaluate the various theories of human
nature using experimental/empirical evidence to support your statements.
(The various theories and relevant topic that need to be included in the essay will be in the text book chapters
attached).
It's important to focus on one form of aggression ie. intimate partner
violence, infanticide, bullying, homicide etc. rather than general aggression.
8 to 12 references required
Cover Page need to include your individualised title
Essay Structure
• Cover Page with title
• (no abstract)
• Introduction (~200-300 words)
• Body (~1000 words)
• Conclusion (~200 words)
• Reference section (not in word count)
Further instructions on what is a REQUIRMENT to be included in each section of the essay is in the assignment document so PLEASE go thru it thouroughly.
