Question 1
Describe the role of one hormone in the study of human behaviour, with reference to one relevant study.
Refer to the paper 1 section A markbands when awarding marks.
The command term "describe" requires candidates to give a detailed account of the role of one hormone in human behaviour.
Responses should make a clear link between the role of the hormone(s) and human behaviour. Examples of how hormones influence human behaviour could include, but are not limited to:
- Radke et al.'s (2015) study investigating the effects of testosterone on aggression
- McGaugh and Cahill's (1995) study on adrenaline and memory
- Newcomer et al.'s (1999) study on cortisol and memory
- Baumgartner et al.'s (2008) study on the role of oxytocin on trust
- Ronay and von Hippel's (2010) study on testosterone and risk taking.
If a candidate describes the role of more than one hormone, credit should be given only to the first hormone described.
If a candidate refers to more than one study credit should be given only to the first study.
If a candidate describes the role of one hormone without making reference to a study, up to a maximum of [5] should be awarded.
If a candidate only describes a relevant study without describing the role of the hormone in the study of human behaviour, up to a maximum of [4] should be awarded.
Responses referring to research conducted on animals are acceptable as long as they are linked to human behaviour.