Using research evidence, explain how far evolutionary theory and natural selection can account for the findings of the threat and pathogen avoidance study presented in Table 2.
| Stimulus | Mean Fear Rating (1–7) | Mean Disgust Rating (1–7) |
|---|---|---|
| Cobra | 6.10 | 2.40 |
| Grizzly Bear | 5.90 | 1.50 |
| Hornet | 5.20 | 2.10 |
| Bedbug | 2.80 | 6.40 |
| Rotten Meat | 2.10 | 6.70 |
| Flea | 2.50 | 5.90 |
| Earthworm | 1.40 | 4.20 |
| Koala | 1.20 | 1.10 |
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.