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Interrogation Debate Divides Psychologists

Should they be present for questioning? 'Soul' of profession at stake

New York Times New York Times Aug 16, 08 8:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - The use of psychologists to aid government interrogations at places such as Guantanamo Bay has triggered an acrimonious ethical debate as the American Psychological Association considers banning the practice altogether, the New York Times reports. Some say psychologists are used to “break” detainees—in some cases illegally—while others argue that psychologists must be present during questioning to ensure the safety of both the detainee and the interrogator. More »

More about:  Guantanamo Bay • interrogation techniques • interrogation • psychologist • American Psychological Association

Women Don't 'Outgrow' Bisexuality

Study finds females
are 'more fluid with
their sexuality'

ABC News ABC News Jan 17, 08 11:13 AM CST
(Newser) - A new study rejects the idea that women can be "bisexual until graduation," ABC News reports. Utah professor Lisa Diamond followed 79 women between 18 and 25 who identified as "lesbian, bisexual, or 'unlabeled'" for a decade. Throughout, she found that few changed their self-categorization. Diamond argues that the study shows bisexuality is not a “phase," but rather a unique preference. More »

More about:  Utah • gay • study • lesbians • homosexual • heterosexual • bisexual • American Psychological Association

Psychologists Won't Impose Gitmo Ban

Group votes to list interrogation techniques it won't help with

San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle Aug 20, 07 8:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - The American Psychological Association has voted not to ban members from assisting with interrogations at Guantanamo and other military prisons, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Instead, the group approved a measure listing specific procedures members won't help with, including sleep deprivation and water-boarding. "If we remove psychologists from these facilities, people are going to die," said an Army psychologist. More »

More about:  Guantanamo Bay • torture • prison • human rights • psychology • interrogation • sleep deprivation • American Psychological Association

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