AS 91845 · 3 credits · Internal
Psychological debate history
Examine how a psychological debate has changed over time
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You need to pick a real psychology debate (like Nature vs Nurture or Free Will vs Determinism) and explain how the arguments on different sides have changed over time. You'll show how new research, theories, and social changes have shifted what psychologists think about the topic.
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What you actually do
- ·Choose a psychological debate with multiple viewpoints and describe the key arguments on each side
- ·Explain how the different positions in the debate have shifted or changed over time
- ·Show awareness of what caused these changes — whether new research, theories, or social/cultural factors
- ·Reference psychological theories or studies to back up your explanation of how the debate evolved
- ·Evaluate how the arguments interact with each other and demonstrate the overall direction of thinking has changed
AAchieved
You explain the main arguments in a psychological debate and show that you understand how different positions have changed over time.
MMerit
You give a detailed explanation of the debate's arguments with specific references to psychological theories or studies, showing clearly how the thinking has shifted.