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

Contributor(s): Halgin, Richard PMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Dubuque, IA : McGraw Hill Contemporary Learning Series, c2007Edition: 4th editionDescription: xxiv, 440 p. ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780073514987 (pbk.); 0073514985 (pbk.)Other title: Clashing views in abnormal psychology | Abnormal psychologySubject(s): Mental illnessDDC classification: 616.89
Contents:
PART 1. Psychological conditions and treatments -- Should individuals with anorexia nervosa have the right to refuse life-sustaining treatment? -- Is psychological debriefing a harmful intervention for survivors of trauma? -- Are blocked and recovered memories valid phenomena? -- Is multiple personality disorder a valid diagnosis? -- Does Atention Deficit Disorder exist? -- Should all uses of MDMA (Ecstacy) be prohibited? -- Should abstinence be the goal for treating people with alcohol problems? -- PART 2. 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? -- PART 3. Social issues -- Is sexual orientation conversion therapy ethical? -- Does exposure to media violence promote aggressive behavior? -- Is pronography harmful? -- Is divorce always detrimental to children? -- Does evolution explain why men rape? -- Should mental health professionals serve as gatekeepers for physician-assisted suicide?

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART 1. Psychological conditions and treatments -- Should individuals with anorexia nervosa have the right to refuse life-sustaining treatment? -- Is psychological debriefing a harmful intervention for survivors of trauma? -- Are blocked and recovered memories valid phenomena? -- Is multiple personality disorder a valid diagnosis? -- Does Atention Deficit Disorder exist? -- Should all uses of MDMA (Ecstacy) be prohibited? -- Should abstinence be the goal for treating people with alcohol problems? -- PART 2. 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? -- PART 3. Social issues -- Is sexual orientation conversion therapy ethical? -- Does exposure to media violence promote aggressive behavior? -- Is pronography harmful? -- Is divorce always detrimental to children? -- Does evolution explain why men rape? -- Should mental health professionals serve as gatekeepers for physician-assisted suicide?

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