Freud’s Theory “

1. Freud’s theory is antiquated, and should no longer be taught in Introduction to Psychology classes;
2. Freud’s theory is important to cover in Introduction to Psychology classes.

“Sleeping Theories”
Prepare arguments to support each of these opinions:

1. The adaptive theory of sleep is the best theory to explain why we sleep
2. The restorative theory of sleep is the best theory to explain why we sleep

“Repressed Memories”
Prepare an argument in favor of each of these therapeutic approaches for treating disorders in patients who at the outset have no memory of childhood sexual abuse:

1. Attempting to recover repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse through hypnosis is useful.
2. Attempting to recover repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse can cause more harm than good.

“Intelligence Testing”
Prepare an argument supporting each of the following positions:

1. Intelligence tests should be used in the schools.
2. Intelligence tests should not be used in the schools.

“Polygraph Testing”
Prepare a convincing argument for each of these positions:

1. Polygraph testing should not be allowed in the legal system or in business and industry.
2. Polygraph testing should be allowed in the legal system and in business and industry.

“Therapies for Disorders”
Prepare a strong argument to support each of these positions:

1. Psychotherapy is generally superior to drug therapy in the treatment of psychological disorders.
2. Drug therapy is generally superior to psychotherapy in the treatment of psychological disorder.

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