导语

  

    由斯利费(Brent Slife)编的《立场(辩证思维训练心理学篇第18版)》从进化心理学、人类的心理有无国界、心理咨询、父亲对孩子心理健康成长重要与否等问题进行同一话题的正反两方面讨论。书中收入的这些辩论扣人心弦，逻辑性强，对读者思辨能力的培养大有裨益。

内容提要

  

    布伦特·斯利费(Brent Slife)是美国杨百翰大学心理学教授、临床心理学博士生导师。因其在心理学教学和研究方面成果卓著，荣获多项荣誉。

导读 英语思辨，攻错他山 朱绩崧
Preface
Topic Guide
Introduction
Issue 1. Is Evolution a Good Explanation for Psychological Concepts?
Issue 2. Is Homosexuality Biologically Based?
Issue 3. Is American Psychological Research Generalizable to Other Cultures?
Issue 4. Are Violent Video Games Harmful to Children and Adolescents?
Issue 5. Can Positive Psychology Make Us Happier?
Issue 6. Is Emotional Intelligence Valid?
Issue 7. Does an Elective Abortion Lead to Negative Psychological Effects?
Issue 8. Are Fathers Necessary for Children’s Well-Being?
Issue 9. Can Sex Be Addictive?
Issue 10. Is Excessive Use of Facebook a Form of Narcissism? 256
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