Conversations about Psychology and Sexual Orientation

摘要: Psychology's approach to sexual orientation has long had its foundation in essentialism, which undergirds psychological theory and research as well clinical practice applications of psychology public policy issues. It is only recently that a discipline begun entertain social constructivism an alternative approach. Based on the belief thoughtful dialogue can engender positive change, Conversations about Psychology Sexual Orientation explores implications for both essentialist constructionist understandings orientation. The book opens with introduction presenting basic theoretical frameworks, followed by three application sections dealing practice, theory, policy. In each, discussion takes form conversation, authors first consider approaches topic at hand. These thoughts, turn, are responses from distinguished scholars chosen their expertise particular area. By providing array comments topics surrounding psychology's orientation, this valuable study sheds new light contrasting views held field ways may be applied specific practices policies.