Core Debates in Psychology: A Level revision resources
Core Debates in Psychology asks the big questions that run through the whole subject, from free will to whether nature or nurture shapes who we are. This topic rewards students who can think critically and apply ideas across the entire course, and Study Dog is here to help you do exactly that.
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Core Debates in Psychology is the synoptic component of the A Level course, requiring you to draw on knowledge from across the whole specification. Our resources help you build a joined-up understanding of each debate, from the biological and psychological angles through to gender, culture and ethics. This gives you what you need to construct confident, nuanced arguments in the exam.
Course Outline
- Gender Bias in Psychology
- Cultural Bias in Psychology
- Free Will and Determinism in Psychology
- Nature, Nurture and Interactionist Approaches
- Holism and Reductionism: Levels of Explanation
- Idiographic and Nomothetic Approaches
- Ethical Implications and Socially Sensitive Research
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