Taking Sides
2 total works
[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 becasue 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 judgement, [the book] develops students' critical thinking skills. -Pref.
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues
by Brent D. Slife
Published 16 January 2004
This updated thirteenth edition of Taking Sides: Psychological Issues is designed to introduce students to controversies in psychology. The readings reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. By requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgements, Taking Sides actively develops critical thinking skills. This title is also supported by the Student Web site, Dushkin online (http://www.dushkin.com/online)