Marcus is currently detained in a young offender institution. He has a long history of explosive outbursts, including physical altercations and vandalizing property.
Recently, Marcus was placed in isolation after punching another resident who changed the television channel without his permission.
During a session with his caseworker, Marcus explained that he frequently feels 'on edge', experiences a sudden surge of physical anger over minor annoyances, and feels completely powerless to control his physiological reactions once provoked.
Discuss the role of hormones as an explanation of Marcus's behaviour.
88 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Content, covering Central nervous system and neurotransmitters, Effect of recreational drugs on transmission, Brain structure and aggression, Evolution and natural selection, Freud's psychodynamic explanation of aggression, Role of hormones in aggression, Individual differences, and Developmental psychology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.