Taking sides :  clashing views in abnormal psychology / 
 Clashing views in abnormal psychology  Abnormal psychology 
selected, edited, and with introductions by Richard P. Halgin. 
 - 4th edition. 
 - Dubuque, IA :  McGraw Hill Contemporary Learning Series,  c2007. 
 - xxiv, 440 p. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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? 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780073514987 (pbk.) 0073514985 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mental illness.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.89