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EPQ ideas
Is animal testing still necessary in the 21st century?
Scientific alternatives (e.g., organoids, computer modelling).
Ethical arguments: utilitarianism vs. rights-based ethics.
Case studies in cosmetics vs. medical research.
How does social media use impact teenage mental health?
Impact on sleep, anxiety, self-esteem.
Comparison between passive vs. active use.
Role of algorithms and dopamine feedback loops.
To what extent is intelligence determined by genetics?
Heritability studies (e.g., twin and adoption studies).
The influence of environmental factors (e.g., education, nutrition, SES).
Epigenetics – can lifestyle and experiences switch genes on/off?
Does the media influence the outcome of criminal trials?
High-profile cases (e.g., Amanda Knox, Derek Chauvin).
Trial by media – how do headlines shape public perception?
UK law on contempt of court and media reporting.
Is the UK criminal justice system biased against ethnic minorities?
Stop and search data and racial disproportionality.
Sentencing comparisons – e.g., do minorities get harsher sentences?
Institutional racism in the police and prison system (e.g., Macpherson Report).
Should gene editing (e.g. CRISPR) be allowed on human embryos?
Difference between therapeutic vs. enhancement editing.
Ethical concerns – “designer babies” and inequality.
International laws – where is it legal, and where is it banned?
To what extent does background music affect memory or focus?
Impact on teenagers vs. adults is age a factor?
The role of working memory (Baddeley’s model, cognitive load theory).
Differences in effect between instrumental vs. lyrical music.
Should social media platforms be held responsible for misinformation?
Platform responsibility vs. freedom of speech.
Role in major events (e.g., COVID-19, elections).
Effectiveness of fact-checking and AI moderation.