Decoding the ethics code : a practical guide for psychologists / Celia B. Fisher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fisher, Celia B.

Contributor:

George R. Fink Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychologists--Professional ethics.

Psychologists.

Psychology--Moral and ethical aspects.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

xxxiii, 283 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, [2003]

Summary:

Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists introduces psychologists, professionals with whom they work, and the public to the 2002 American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The book helps psychologists apply the Ethics Code to the constantly changing scientific, professional, and legal realities of the discipline. Author Celia B. Fisher addresses the revised format, choice of wording, aspirational rationale, and enforceability of the code and puts these changes into practical perspective for, psychologists. The book provides in-depth discussions of the foundation and application of each ethical standard to the broad spectrum of scientific, teaching, and professional roles of psychologists. This unique guide helps psychologists effectively use ethical principles and standards to morally conduct their work activities, avoid ethical violations, and, most important, preserve and protect the fundamental rights and welfare of those whom they serve. Decoding the Ethics Code will help new and established psychologists, psychology professors, students in graduate psychology programs, other mental health professionals, and the public understand and apply the new Ethics Code to their unique circumstances.

Contents:

A code of ethics for psychology : how did we get here?

The introduction and applicability section, preamble, and general principles : what do they mean?

Changes from the 1992 ethics code : what you may need to know right now

Standards for resolving ethical issues

Standards on competence

Standards on human relations

Standards on privacy and confidentiality

Standards on advertising and other public statements

Standards on record keeping and fees

Standards on education and training

Standards on research and publication

Standards on assessment

Standards on therapy

The APA Ethics Code and ethical decision making.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-271) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George R. Fink Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

0761926194

OCLC:

51892675