How can I apply the issues and debates knowledge that we learn to other fields of psychology?

In an A-level psychology class, one of the main focuses is teaching students to evaluate the models they are presented with. This can be difficult as up until A-level students are presented with any scientific model in a way that they are expected to take it as the truth. A-level psychology courses push students to evaluate what they are learning. It's really useful if you can learn to apply the issues you learn about in issues and debates to other areas. Here's a checklist for evaluating any model you come across:1) Bias Is there evidence for the model being universal or culturally specific?Is there a gender bias? (Alpha or Beta)2) Freewill vs Determinism Look for types of determinism (Biological or environmental?)3) Nature vs Nurture Does the model lean more towards environmental or biological influence?A good model should consider both 4) Holism vs Reductionism How much is the phenomenon reduced to micro-processes?Is any important information not considered?5) Idiographic vs Nomothetic How much does the model apply to the individual or the larger population?6) Ethical Implications What implications could the model have?E.g. supporting a negative stereotype

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