Taking sides : clashing views on controversial issues in abnormal psychology / selected, edited, and with introductions by Richard P. Halgin 6 Clashing views on controversial issues in abnormal psychology /

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Language: Unknown language code Summary language: Unknown language code Original language: Unknown language code Series: ; Taking sides seriesDubuque, Iowa : McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, [2005];copyright 200546Edition: third editionDescription: 24 cm. xxiv, 408 pagesContent type: text Media type: 2 Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0072917091 (paperback : alkaline paper)ISSN: 2Other title: Clashing views on controversial issues in abnormal psychology.;Controversial issues in abnormal psychology.;Abnormal psychology. 6 []Uniform titles: | | Related works: 1 40 Halgin, Richard P. 6 []Subject(s): -- 2 -- 0 -- -- | -- 2 -- 0 -- 6 -- | 2 0 -- | -- -- 20 -- | | -- -- Psychology, Pathological.;Mental illness. -- -- 20 -- | -- -- -- 20 -- --Genre/Form: -- 2 -- Additional physical formats: DDC classification: | LOC classification: | Ref RC454 | T355 20052Other classification:
Contents:
Classification and Diagnosis: Is the DSM-IV a useful classification system? -- Is there gender bias in the DSM-IV? -- Psychological Conditions: Is multiple personality disorder a valid diagnosis? -- Does attention deficit disorder exist? -- Should all uses of MDMA (Ecstasy) be prohibited? -- Does post-abortion syndrome exist? -- Are repressed memories valid? -- Should abstinence by the goal for treating people with alcohol problems? -- The trend toward biological interventions: Are Prozac and similar antidepressants safe and effective? -- Are antipsychotic medications the treatment of choice for people with psychosis? -- Is Ritalin overprescribed? -- Should psychologists prescribe medication? -- Is electroconvulsive therapy ethical? -- Social Issues: Does media violence promote violent behavior in young people? -- Is pornography harmful? -- Is divorce always detrimental to children? -- Does evolution explain why men rape? -- Should mental health professionals serve as gatekeepers for physician-assisted suicide? -- Is sexual orientation conversion therapy ethical?
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Classification and Diagnosis: Is the DSM-IV a useful classification system? -- Is there gender bias in the DSM-IV? -- Psychological Conditions: Is multiple personality disorder a valid diagnosis? -- Does attention deficit disorder exist? -- Should all uses of MDMA (Ecstasy) be prohibited? -- Does post-abortion syndrome exist? -- Are repressed memories valid? -- Should abstinence by the goal for treating people with alcohol problems? -- The trend toward biological interventions: Are Prozac and similar antidepressants safe and effective? -- Are antipsychotic medications the treatment of choice for people with psychosis? -- Is Ritalin overprescribed? -- Should psychologists prescribe medication? -- Is electroconvulsive therapy ethical? -- Social Issues: Does media violence promote violent behavior in young people? -- Is pornography harmful? -- Is divorce always detrimental to children? -- Does evolution explain why men rape? -- Should mental health professionals serve as gatekeepers for physician-assisted suicide? -- Is sexual orientation conversion therapy ethical?

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