Includes bibliographical references.

Is deception of human participants ethical? -- Should social psychologists try to solve social problems? -- Can experimental social psychology and social constructionism coexist? -- Are our social perceptions often inaccurate? -- Does cognitive dissonance explain why behavior can change attitudes? -- Are self-esteem improvement programs misguided? -- Is the millennial generation more narcissistic than other generations? -- Can people accurately detect lies? -- Should research from social cognitive neuroscience be used to inform public policy? -- Do positive illusions lead to healthy behavior? -- Do Milgram's obedience experiments help explain the nature of the Holocaust? -- Is it possible to truly replicate Mildram's obedience experiments? -- Does the Stanford prison experiment help explain the effects of imprisonment? -- Is subliminal persuasion a myth? -- Can people really be brainwashed? -- Is stereotyping inevitable? -- Does the Implicit Association Test (IAT) measure racial prejudice? -- Can stereotypes lead to accurate perceptions of others? -- Does true altruism exist? -- Does media violence cause aggression?

Taking Sides volumes present current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with Learning Outcomes, an Issue Summary, an Introduction, and an Exploring the Issue section featuring Critical Thinking and Reflection, Is There Common Ground?, and Additional Resources. Taking Sides readers also offer a Topic Guide and an annotated listing of Internet References for further consideration of the issues. An online Instructor's Resource Guide with testing material is available for each volume. Using Taking Sides in the Classroom is also an excellent instructor resource. Visit www.mhhe.com/takingsides for more details.

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