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Psychology of Human Relationships

General Framework

GF1: To what extent do biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence human relationships?

GF2: Evaluate psychological research (that is, theories and/or studies) relevant to the study of human relationships.

Social Responsibility

SR1: Distinguish between altruism and prosocial behaviour.

SR2: Contrast two theories explaining altruism in humans.

SR3: Using one or more research studies, explain cross-cultural differences in prosocial behaviour.

SR4: Examine factors influencing bystanderism.

Interpersonal Relationships

IR1: Examine biological, psychological and social origins of attraction.

IR2: Discuss the role of communication in maintaining relationships.

IR3: Explain the role that culture plays in the formation and maintenance of relationships.

IR4: Analyse why relationships may change or end.

Violence

V1: Evaluate sociocultural explanations of the origins of violence.

V2: Discuss the relative effectiveness of two strategies for reducing violence.

V3: Discuss the effects of short-term and long-term exposure to violence.

 

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Options 

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Abnormal Psychology — Developmental Psychology — Health psychology — Psychology of Human Relationships — Sport psychology