The Interrelationship between Social Phenomena and Human Experiences
Aim
To appreciate the interrelationship between social phenomena, such as family, social influences, crime and social policy, with regard to human experiences. Scenario / case study
(if applicable)
N/A - Academic Essay.
Task 1
Drawing on your knowledge of psychological and sociological theories, including social policy perspectives, examine the view that family influences underlie the development of anti-social behaviour (eg
Criminality)
Criterion 1
Psychological knowledge to incorporate relevant studies on conformity and obedience – e.g .Asch, Milgram, Zimbardo, Hoffling. (Psychology books)
Psychological knowledge may include reference to parenting styles: authoritarian, democratic and laissez faire. (child development books)
Arguments for and against the family – e.g. Talcott Parsons, William Goode,
Laing, etc. You may want to refer to Functionalist, Feminists and Marxist perspectives. (Sociology books)
Family structure and impact on behaviour of members of society – e.g.
Nuclear, Extended, Lone Parent, Reconstituted, etc. (Sociology books)
Other probable causes of anti-social behaviour – e.g. biological theory, social economic status, etc. (Psychology and sociology books)
State policy – E.g. Political parties and ideologies (New Right, Social
Democratic, Anti-Racist, Feminism, etc.)
In 1500 - 2000 words.
Criterion 2
Criterion 3
Criterion 4
Criterion 5
Criterion 6
GUIDELINES
FOR
ANSWERING
THE
QUESTIONS
The tasks should be integrated into one essay so that you are able to demonstrate synthesis skill. See if you can link relevant theoretical knowledge together when developing your paragraphs.
Feel free to discuss any additional information you can show to be relevant to the debate.
2
Criteria
Assessment
Level
Level 2
Level 3
Learning Outcomes
Criteria for assessment.
Social Psychology:
3. Describe research relevant into ‘compliance’ e.g.
Conformity research, research into the effect of
To appreciate the interrelationship between social phenomena, such as family, social influences, crime and social policy, with regard to human experiences. Scenario / case study
(if applicable)
N/A - Academic Essay.
Task 1
Drawing on your knowledge of psychological and sociological theories, including social policy perspectives, examine the view that family influences underlie the development of anti-social behaviour (eg
Criminality)
Criterion 1
Psychological knowledge to incorporate relevant studies on conformity and obedience – e.g .Asch, Milgram, Zimbardo, Hoffling. (Psychology books)
Psychological knowledge may include reference to parenting styles: authoritarian, democratic and laissez faire. (child development books)
Arguments for and against the family – e.g. Talcott Parsons, William Goode,
Laing, etc. You may want to refer to Functionalist, Feminists and Marxist perspectives. (Sociology books)
Family structure and impact on behaviour of members of society – e.g.
Nuclear, Extended, Lone Parent, Reconstituted, etc. (Sociology books)
Other probable causes of anti-social behaviour – e.g. biological theory, social economic status, etc. (Psychology and sociology books)
State policy – E.g. Political parties and ideologies (New Right, Social
Democratic, Anti-Racist, Feminism, etc.)
In 1500 - 2000 words.
Criterion 2
Criterion 3
Criterion 4
Criterion 5
Criterion 6
GUIDELINES
FOR
ANSWERING
THE
QUESTIONS
The tasks should be integrated into one essay so that you are able to demonstrate synthesis skill. See if you can link relevant theoretical knowledge together when developing your paragraphs.
Feel free to discuss any additional information you can show to be relevant to the debate.
2
Criteria
Assessment
Level
Level 2
Level 3
Learning Outcomes
Criteria for assessment.
Social Psychology:
3. Describe research relevant into ‘compliance’ e.g.
Conformity research, research into the effect of