Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Abnormal Psychology - Brossura

Halgin, Richard

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ISBN 10: 0073514985 ISBN 13: 9780073514987

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2006

Riassunto

From McGraw-Hill Contemporary Learning Series (formerly known as McGraw-Hill/Dushkin), this fourth edition of TAKING SIDES: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY presents current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. An instructor’s manual with testing material is available for each volume. USING TAKING SIDES IN THE CLASSROOM is also an excellent instructor resource with practical suggestions on incorporating this effective approach in the classroom. Each TAKING SIDES reader features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites and is supported by our student website, www.mhcls.com/online.

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Professor Halgin received his Ph. D. from Fordham University, and completed a 3-year fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, prior to joining the faculty of the University of Massachusetts in 1977. He is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and has had over two decades of clinical, supervisory, and consulting experience. At the University of Massachusetts, his course in Abnormal Psychology is one of the most popular offerings on campus, attracting an enrollment of more than 500 students each semester. In recent years, he has also offered this course at Amherst College and Smith College. His teaching has been recognized at the university and national level. A University of Massachusetts Alumni Distinguished Professor, he was honored with the University's Distinguished Teaching Award and his teaching was recognized by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology of the American Psychological Association. In April 2003, his teaching was highlighted in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Professor Halgin is the author of more than fifty journal articles and book chapters in the fields of psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and professional issues in psychology.

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PART 1. Psychological Conditions and Treatments

ISSUE 1. Should Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa Have the Right to Refuse Life-sustaining Treatment?

YES: Heather Draper, from “Anorexia Nervosa and Respecting a Refusal of Life-Prolonging Therapy: A Limited Justification,” Bioethics (April 1, 2000)

NO: J.L. Werth, Jr., Kimberly S. Wright, Rita J. Archambault, and Rebekah J. Bardash, from “When Does the ‘Duty to Protect’ Apply With a Client Who Has Anorexia Nervosa?” The Counseling Psychologist (July 2003)

Heather Draper argues that clinicians need to accept the fact that individuals with anorexia nervosa may be competent, and may have legitimate reasons for refusing therapy. In such cases, therapists should respect the individual’s wishes and should refrain from administering life-sustaining treatment. James Werth, Jr. and his colleagues contend that, due to the very nature of anorexia nervosa, individuals with anorexia cannot make rational decisions about nutrition and feeding. Because the behaviors of anorexics have such potential for health damage or even death, clinicians have a duty to protect the lives of their patients, even if it calls for compulsory treatment.

ISSUE 2. Is Psychological Debriefing a Harmful Intervention for Survivors of Trauma?

YES: Grant J. Devilly and Peter Cotton, from “Psychological Debriefing and the Workplace: Defining a Concept, Controversies and Guidelines for Intervention,” Australian Psychologist (July 2003)

NO: J.T. Mitchell, from “A Response to the Devilly and Cotton Article, ‘Psychological Debriefing and the Workplace...’,” Australian Psychologist (March 2004)

Psychologists Grant J. Devilly and Peter Cotton assert that critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is poorly defined and has been shown to do more harm than good. They propose alternative approaches for responding to trauma survivors, which they consider more effective. Jeffrey T. Mitchell of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) argues that Devilly and Cotton have misrepresented important information about psychological debriefing and have confused several aspects of this system of responding to trauma survivors.

ISSUE 3. Are Blocked and Recovered Memories Valid Phenomena?

YES: David H. Gleaves, Steven M. Smith, Lisa D. Bulter, and David Spiegel, from “False and Recovered Memories in the Laboratory and Clinic: A Review of Experimental and Clinical Evidence,” Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice (Spring 2004)

NO: John F. Kihlstrom, from “An Unbalanced Balancing Act: Blocked, Recovered, and False Memories in the Laboratory Clinic,” Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice (Spring 2004)

Psychologist David Gleaves and his colleagues assert that for some people, memories of traumatic events are blocked but may subsequently be recovered. Psychologist John Kihlstrom disputes the validity of blocked and recovered memories. He views the phenomenon of "false memories" as a serious problem in contemporary society.

ISSUE 4. Is Multiple Personality Disorder a Valid Diagnosis?

YES: Frank W. Putnam, from “Response to Article by Paul R. McHugh,” Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (July 1995)

NO: Paul R. McHugh, from “Resolved: Multiple Personality Disorder Is an Individually and Socially Created Artifact,” Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (July 1995)

Psychiatrist Frank W. Putnam contends that the diagnosis of multiple personality disorder meets the standards for the three basic forms of validity: content validity, construct validity, and criterion-related validity. Psychiatrist Paul R. McHugh denies the validity of multiple personality disorder, asserting that this condition is a socially created behavioral disorder induced by psychotherapists.

ISSUE 5. Does Attention Deficit Disorder Exist?

YES: Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey, from Delivered From Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder (Ballantine, 2005)

NO: Rogers H. Wright, from “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What It Is and What It Is Not,” in Rogers H. Wright and Nicholas A. Cummings, eds., Destructive Trends in Mental Health: The Well-Intentioned Path to Harm (Routledge, 2005)

Psychiatrists Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey assert that attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a valid disorder, and that children and adults with this special kind of mind need the help they deserve. Psychologist Rogers H. Wright argues that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has vague diagnostic criteria that lead to over-diagnosis and overmedication of an excessive number of people.

ISSUE 6. Should All Uses of MDMA (Ecstacy) Be Prohibited?

YES: Robert Mathias and Patrick Zickler, from “NIDA Conference Highlights Scientific Findings on MDMA/Ecstasy,” NIDA Notes (December 2001)

NO: June Riedlinger and Michael Montagne, from “Using MDMA in the Treatment of Depression,” in Julie Holland, ed., Ecstasy: The Complete Guide (Park Street Press, 2001)

Science writers Robert Mathias and Patrick Zickler argue that MDMA has skyrocketed in popularity and that insufficient attention has been paid to the physical and psychological risks associated with its use. June Riedlinger, an assistant professor of clinical pharmacy, and Michael Montagne, a professor of pharmacy, contend that the risks associated with MDMA use have been exaggerated and that there are legitimate therapeutic uses for this substance.

ISSUE 7. Should Abstinence Be the Goal for Treating People with Alcohol Problems?

YES: Patricia Owen, from “Should Abstinence Be the Goal for Alcohol Treatment,” The American Journal of Addictions (Fall 2001)

NO: Anne M. Fletcher, from Sober for Good: New Solutions for Drinking Problems—Advice from Those Who Have Succeeded (Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001)

Psychologist Patricia Owen asserts that abstinence is the safest and most honest treatment goal for most people who are dependent on alcohol. Health and medical writer Anne Fletcher contends that many people with alcohol problems can be successful in their efforts to control their drinking, particularly if they are given professional guidance and support.

PART 2. The Trend Toward Biological Interventions

ISSUE 8. Are Prozac and Similar Antidepressants Safe and Effective?

YES: William S. Appleton, from Prozac and the New Antidepressants: What You Need to Know About Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Serzone, Vestra, Celexa, St. John’s Wort, and Others, rev. ed. (Plume, 2000)

NO: Joseph Glenmullen, from Prozac Backlash: Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other Antidepressants With Safe, Effective Alternatives (Simon & Schuster, 2000)

Psychiatrist William S. Appleton asserts that Prozac and other drugs in the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can provide effective relief for depression as well as other mental health problems and concerns, with minimal side effects. Psychiatrist Joseph Glenmullen argues that Prozac and other drugs in the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are neither as effective nor as safe as pharmaceutical companies have led people to believe.

ISSUE 9. Are Antipsychotic Medications the Treatment of Choice for People with Psychosis?

YES: E. Fuller Torrey, from Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Consumers, and Providers, 4th ed. (Quill, 2001)

NO: Robert Whitaker, from Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill (Perseus, 2002)

Psychiatrist E. Fuller Torrey, an outspoken advocate for the needs of the mentally ill and their families, contends that antipsychotic medications play a centrally important role in alleviating psychotic symptoms and reducing the likelihood of rehospitalization. Journalist and social critic Robert Whitaker asserts that antipsychotic medications make people chronically ill, cause serious side effects, and increase the likelihood of rehospitalization; furthermore, reliance on these medical treatments for the mentally ill neglect important questions such as what it means to be human.

ISSUE 10. Is Ritalin Overprescribed?

YES: Peter R. Breggin, from The Ritalin Fact Book: What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About ADHD and Stimulant Drugs (Perseus, 2002)

NO: Russell A. Barkley, from Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Guilford, 2000)

Physician Peter R. Breggin asserts that Ritalin and similar stimulants are dangerous addictive medications that should not be prescribed to children because they suppress growth and lead to a number of worrisome physical and psychological symptoms. Psychologist and prominent ADHD researcher Russell A. Barkley objects to criticisms of Ritalin and similar stimulants, asserting that these medications serve as important parts of interventions and aimed at helping children increase their attention and concentration.

ISSUE 11. Should Psychologists Prescrib e Medication?

YES: Robert Resnick, from “To Prescribe or Not To Prescribe—Is That The Question?” The Psychologist (April 2003)

NO: William N. Robiner, Diane L. Bearman, Margit Berman, Willia...

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• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0073514985
• ISBN 13: 9780073514987
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 440