Bell Debates in Psychology

Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-1-134-65138-2
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 184 Seiten

Reihe: Routledge Modular Psychology

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bell, Andy

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to Debates in Psychology. Free Will and Determinism. Reductionism. Reductionism and the Mind-Body Problem. Can Psychology be a Science? The Nature-Nurture Debate. Behaviourism. Study Aids. Glossary. References.

Über Autor(innen)

Andy Bell is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University