Debates in Psychology

Routledge Modular Psychology

by Andy Bell

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.

Genres: Psychology

184 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2002

Reviews

[Meinarno · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buku yang mengingatkan kembali psikologi timbul sebagai ilmu yang masih "rapuh". Hal ini disebabkan perspektif keilmuan yang sangat eksakta/ilmu alam (pada semua bidang ilmu) sementara di sisi lain ilmu sosial (hmm psikologi ada di area ilmu eksa kta or sosial ya), sangat mencoba menetapkan dirinya sebagai ilmu dengan cara ilmu alam tadi.