Debates in Psychology
By Andy Bell
Series: Routledge Modular Psychology
- List Price: $20.79
- ISBN: 978-0-415-19269-9
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 08/29/2002
- Pages: 184
- Trim Size: 198X129
- Illustrations: text illustrations and line figures
- Binding(s): Hardback | Paperback
- Lecturers/Professors only: request inspection copy
About the Book
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.
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