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The effects of conversion therapy are negative.

It seems likely that the promotion of change therapies reinforces stereotypes and contributes to a negative climate for lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons.

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 11/10/2008 4:13 PM

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The death penalty should not be available in cases of child rape.

APA Resolution on the Death Penalty: Death penalty regardless of crime is not effective

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/8/2008 11:45 AM

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Pets do improve their owners' health.

Studies have shown that pet owners, when compared to non-pet owners, have less heart disease, lower blood pressure, and report lower levels of loneliness and depression

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/7/2008 7:40 PM

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Women should abstain from drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

The even more basic message is that there is no time during pregnancy when it is safe to drink

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/7/2008 7:39 PM

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Children with ADHD should be treated with medications.

For a diagnosis of ADHD only, medication based treatment is often most effective

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/7/2008 7:38 PM

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There are no persuasive reasons to prohibit same-sex couples from raising children.

psychological research showing that gay and lesbian parents are not any less fit or capable than heterosexual parents, and that their children are not less adjusted

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/7/2008 6:47 PM

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Same-sex marriage should be available for same-sex couples.

The institution of civil marriage confers a social status and important legal benefits, rights, and privileges

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/7/2008 6:47 PM

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There are no persuasive non-religious reasons to prohibit same-sex marriage.

no support whatsoever for the view that either civilization or viable social orders depend upon marriage as an exclusively heterosexual institution

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/7/2008 6:47 PM

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Feminism is relevant.

Created a Task Force to inform on its relevance

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/7/2008 6:46 PM

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The death penalty is not an effective crime deterrent.

APA Resolution on the Death Penalty: NOT a crime deterrent

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/7/2008 6:46 PM

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Minors should be exempt from the death penalty.

APA Resolution on Death Penalty: convicted persons under 18 cited as a reason to not carry out death penalty

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/7/2008 6:46 PM

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Violent video games contribute to violent behavior.

May Be More Harmful Than Violent Television and Movies

posted by SKriegerApproved 11/12/2007 1:35 PM

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Psychologists should be able to prescribe medication.

Now We Know They Can

posted by Kimberly ColabroyApproved 9/3/2007 12:34 PM

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Abstinence-only sex education is not effective.

They Don't Work

posted by Kimberly ColabroyApproved 8/16/2007 9:48 AM

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Sexual orientation is immutable.

APA states sexual orientation as not being a "choice that can be voluntarily changed"

posted by ElyseApproved 6/22/2007 10:55 AM

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