Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Abnormal Psychology, Second Edition:

• Is the DSM-IV a useful classification system?
  
• Is there gender bias in the DSM-IV?
  
• Is multiple personality disorder a valid diagnosis?
  
• Does ADHD exist?
  
• Is MDMA (Ecstasy) a dangerous drug?
  
• Does post-abortion syndrome exist?
  
• Are repressed memories valid?
  
• Is Prozac safe and effective?
  
• Has too much emphasis been placed on empirically supported therapies?
  
• Is Ritalin overprescribed?
  
• Should psychosurgery be used to treat certain psychological conditions?
  
• Does media violence promote violent behavior in young people?
  
• Is pornography harmful?
  
• Is divorce always psychologically detrimental to children?
  
• Do evolutionary factors explain rape?
  
• Has the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill worked?
  
• Should mental health professionals serve as gatekeepers for physician-assisted suicide?
  
• Is sexual orientation conversion therapy ethical?
  
• Is the abuse excuse overused?
  
• Is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) ethical?