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Taking sides : clashing views on controversial issues in abnormal psychology / Clashing views on controversial issues in abnormal psychology / 6 Clashing views on controversial issues in abnormal psychology.;Controversial issues in abnormal psychology.;Abnormal psychology. 6 selected, edited, and with introductions by Richard P. Halgin - third edition - - xxiv, 408 pages 24 cm. - - - - - . - Taking sides series . - 0 . - . - Taking sides. 0 .



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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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