Debates in Psychology

Debates in Psychologytackles 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 behaviorism is also included in order to draw together the debates covered throughout the book. Each topic covered inDebates in Psychologyis 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.