Taking Sides:

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?