TY  - BOOK
AU  - Halgin,Richard P.
TI  - Taking sides: clashing views in abnormal psychology 
SN  - 9780073514987 (pbk.)
U1  - 616.89 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Dubuque, IA
PB  - McGraw Hill Contemporary Learning Series
KW  - Mental illness
N1  - 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?
ER  -