Debates in Psychology

• Main Author: Bell, Andy 1953- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: East Sussex Routledge 2002
• Series: Routledge modular psychology series
• Subjects: Psychology
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• Physical Description: xv, 168 pages illustrations 20 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0415192692; 0415192684

Debates in Psychology tackles some of the major issues and controversies within the field of psychology. The book includes a discussion of the major debates in psychology prescribed by the AQA Specification A-Level syllabus, such as free will and determinism, whether or not psychology can (or indeed should) be a science, reductionism, and the nature-nurture debate. Additionally, the 'mind-body question' is examined as an example of reductionism in psychology. A chapter on behaviourism is also included in order to draw together the debates covered throughout the book. Each topic covered in Debates in Psychology is presented in a highly readable and accessible manner. The book will be invaluable for students wishing to gain a greater understanding of this exciting area.