Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues

Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues, 10th edition, is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in psychology. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading psychologist 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 examination of the issue. By requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments, Taking Sides actively develops a student's critical thinking skills. It is this development of critical thinking skills that is the ultimate purpose of each of the volumes in the widely acclaimed Taking Sides program,.