Practical Ethics for Psychologists: A Positive Approach - Softcover

Knapp, Samuel J.; VandeCreek, Leon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591473268 ISBN 13: 9781591473268

Publisher: American Psychological Association, 2005

Synopsis

On a daily basis, psychologists confront ethical issues. "Practical Ethics for Psychologists: A Positive Approach" helps psychologists clarify what they value, consider how they should behave, and determine what constitutes proper professional conduct. This book is unique in stressing the importance of positive ethics - that is, ways in which psychologists can reach their highest ethical ideals, rather than just avoiding breaking rules. Using the newly revised "2002 APA Code of Ethics" as a guide, the authors lay out a five-step model for resolving ethical dilemmas, illustrating the discussion with thumbnail sketches of both ethical and questionable behaviors. Throughout, they stress the importance of self-care, which involves self-regulation, emotional competence, and an understanding of the unique occupational challenges of being a psychologist. Readers will find themselves consulting the book over and over again for guidance on dealing with ethically complex issues like competence, multiple relationships, informed consent, confidentiality (including confidentiality with life endangering patients), fees and financial issues, public statements, and risk management. Individual chapters are devoted to special issues for psychologists working in forensics, teaching, business, assessment, therapy, and supervision and training. This book is ideal for classroom use or self-study.

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About the Author

<p><strong>Samuel Knapp, EdD, ABPP</strong>, is the director of professional affairs for the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. He has authored or edited 16 books and about 100 articles and made almost 300 professional presentations on ethics and other professional issues. He was the editor-in-chief of the recently published <strong>APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology</strong> (2011). He holds a diplomat in counselling psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology, and he is a fellow of American Psychological Association Division 31(State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Association Affairs).</p>

Edition details

• Publisher: American Psychological Association
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591473268
• ISBN 13: 9781591473268
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304