Taking sides.
By: selected, edited, and with introductions by Brent Slife.
Contributors: Slife, Brent D.
Edition: 12th ed.
Publisher: Dushkin/McGraw Hill
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Guilford, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 406
Subjects: Psychology.; Psychotherapy.
Other titles: Clashing views on controversial psychological issues
Description: [The book] is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in psychology. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading psychologists and commentators, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. For each issue, the editor provides a concise introduction and challenge questions. The introduction sets the stage for the debate as it is argued in the "yes" and "no" readings, and the challenge questions provoke further examinations of the issue. By requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments, [the book] actively develops students' critical thinking skills.--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: value: Research issues; value: Biological issues; value: Human development; value: Cognitive processes; value: Mental health; value: Psychological treatment; value: Social psychology.