Issues and debates

• What is an issue

  A psychological issue refers to a source of conflict that if ignored, could under,one the value of our theories and research
• Examples of issues in psychology

  Gender bias, Cultural bias, Ethical implications of research studies and theory
• What is a debate

  A psychological debate is an academic argument that lasts over many years and often appears to have no resolution. They enable us to gain a better understanding of any other potential factors involved
• Examples of debates in psychology

  Free will vs determinism, reductionism vs holistic, nature vs nurture, idiographic vs nomothetic approaches