Contemporary Debate

Question 1

What topics are argued within the biological debate?
The Ethics of Neuroscience

Answer 1

• Understanding consciousness.
• Treat criminal behaviour.
• Enhance neurological functions.

Question 2

What topics are argued within the behavioural debate?
Using Conditioning Techniques to Control the Behaviour of Children

Answer 2

• At home.
• At school.
• Peers.

Question 3

What topics are argued within the cognitive debate?
The Reliability of Eyewitness Testimony

Answer 3

• Crimes are emotive experiences.
• Post event information.
• Child witnesses.

Question 4

What topics are argued within the psychodynamic debate?
Mother as the Primary Caregiver

Answer 4

• Feeding.
• Freud’s view.
• Mothers not fathers.

Question 5

What topics are argued within the positive debate?
The Relevance of Positive Psychology

Answer 5

• Work.
• Leisure & lifestyle advice.
• Health.