Book Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgement -- 1 Introduction to debates in psychology -- 2 Free will and determinism -- 3 Reductionism -- 4 Reductionism and the mind-body problem -- 5 Can psychology be a science? -- 6 The nature-nurture debate -- 7 Behaviourism -- 8 Study aids -- Glossary -- References -- Index.

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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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.