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Seeing Both Sides Scott Lilienfeld (Emory University)

Seeing Both Sides By Scott Lilienfeld (Emory University)

Seeing Both Sides by Scott Lilienfeld (Emory University)

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Presents the pros and cons of 19 issues that have been persistently controversial in the field of abnormal psychology. Each presentation begins with an introduction, followed by two readings that adopt conflicting perspectives on the issue being debated.

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Seeing Both Sides: Classic Controversies in Abnormal Psychology by Scott Lilienfeld (Emory University)

This book of readings by renowned specialists presents the pros and cons of 19 issues that have been persistently controversial in the field of abnormal psychology. Each presentation begins with a thoughtful and engaging introduction by Lilienfeld, followed by two readings that adopt conflicting--and in some cases diametrically opposed--perspectives on the issue being debated.

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Part I: CLASSIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS INTRODUCTION. 1. Is Mental Illness a Myth? 2. Are Mental Health Professionals Incapable of Distinguishing Abnormality from Normality? 3. Was DSM-III an Important Advance? 4. Is the Diagnostic System Biased Against Females? Part II: PSYCHOPATHOLOGY: ITS CHARACTERISTICS AND CAUSES. 5. Does Schizophrenia Have a Substantial Genetic Component? 6. Can Anxiety and Depression Be Meaningfully Differentiated? 7. Does Evidence Support the Disease Model of Alcoholism? 8. Is Multiple Personality Disorder a Distinct Syndrome? 9. Is Borderline Personality Disorder a Diagnosis of Questionable Validity? 10. Is Sex Reassignment Surgery Ineffective In Improving The Adjustment of Transsexuals? 11. Is Childhood Depression an Imaginary Entity? Part III: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOMATIC TREATMENTS INTRODUCTION. 12. Is Psychotherapy Effective? 13. Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy an Important Advance Over Behavior Therapy? 14. Can Alcoholics Successfully Achieve Controlled Drinking? 15. Should Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Childhood Hyperactivity) Be Treated with Stimulants? 16. Should Electroconvulsive Therapy Be Used to Treat Depression? Part IV: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES. 17. Should the Insanity Defense Be Maintained? 18. Is Mental Illness Unrelated to Violence? 19. Should Psychiatric Patients Be Hospitalized Against Their Will? Appendix: Additional Controversies in Abnormal Psychology.

Table of Contents

Part I: CLASSIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS INTRODUCTION. 1. Is Mental Illness a Myth? 2. Are Mental Health Professionals Incapable of Distinguishing Abnormality from Normality? 3. Was DSM-III an Important Advance? 4. Is the Diagnostic System Biased Against Females? Part II: PSYCHOPATHOLOGY: ITS CHARACTERISTICS AND CAUSES. 5. Does Schizophrenia Have a Substantial Genetic Component? 6. Can Anxiety and Depression Be Meaningfully Differentiated? 7. Does Evidence Support the ''''''''Disease Model'''''''' of Alcoholism? 8. Is Multiple Personality Disorder a Distinct Syndrome? 9. Is Borderline Personality Disorder a Diagnosis of Questionable Validity? 10. Is Sex Reassignment Surgery Ineffective In Improving The Adjustment of Transsexuals? 11. Is Childhood Depression an Imaginary Entity? Part III: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOMATIC TREATMENTS INTRODUCTION. 12. Is Psychotherapy Effective? 13. Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy an Important Advance Over Behavior Therapy? 14. Can Alcoholics Successfully Achieve Controlled Drinking? 15. Should Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Childhood Hyperactivity) Be Treated with Stimulants? 16. Should Electroconvulsive Therapy Be Used to Treat Depression? Part IV: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES. 17. Should the Insanity Defense Be Maintained? 18. Is Mental Illness Unrelated to Violence? 19. Should Psychiatric Patients Be Hospitalized Against Their Will? Appendix: Additional Controversies in Abnormal Psychology.

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CIN053425134XG
9780534251345
053425134X
Seeing Both Sides: Classic Controversies in Abnormal Psychology by Scott Lilienfeld (Emory University)
Scott Lilienfeld (Emory University)
Used - Good
Paperback
Cengage Learning, Inc
19941003
512
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