TY  - BOOK
AU  - 
AU  - Halgin, Richard P.
ED  - 
ED  - 
ED  - 
ED  - 
TI  - : clashing views on controversial issues in abnormal psychology 
SN  - 0072917091 (paperback : alkaline paper)
SN  - 2
PY  - 2005///];copyright 200546
CY  - Dubuque, Iowa
PB  - McGraw-Hill/Dushkin
KW  - 
KW  - 2
KW  - 0
KW  - 6
KW  - 20
KW  - Psychology, Pathological.;Mental illness
N1  - 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?; 5
ER  -