Decoding the Ethics Code
A Practical Guide for Psychologists
Fourth Edition
Celia B. Fisher
- Fordham University, USA
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Revised to reflect the current status of scientific and professional theory, practices, and debate across all facets of ethical decision making, this latest edition of Celia B. Fisher’s acclaimed book demystifies the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The Fourth Edition explains and puts into practical perspective the format, choice of wording, aspirational principles, and enforceability of the code. Providing 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 practitioners effectively use ethical principles and standards to morally conduct their work activities, avoid ethical violations, and, most importantly, preserve and protect the fundamental rights and welfare of those whom they serve.
Part I: Introduction and Background
- Chapter 1: A Code of Ethics for Psychology: How Did We Get Here?
- Beginnings
- The 2010 Amendments: The Controversy Over Psychologists’ Involvement in Inhumane Military Interrogations
- Format and Distinctive Features of the APA Ethics Code
- Chapter 2: The Introduction and Applicability Section, Preamble, and General Principles: What Do They Mean?
- Understanding the Introduction and Applicability Section and the Preamble
- What Is the Relevance of Specific Language Used in the Ethics Code?
- How Is the Ethics Code Related to APA Ethics Enforcement?
- How Is the Ethics Code Related to Sanctions by Other Bodies?
- How Is the APA Ethics Code Related to Law?
- General Principles
- Chapter 3: The APA Ethics Code and Ethical Decision Making
- Ethical Commitment and Virtues
- Ethical Awareness and Moral Principles
- Ethical Awareness and Ethical Theories
- Ethical Absolutism, Ethical Relativism, and Ethical Contextualism
- Ethical Competence
- Steps in Ethical Decision Making
- Doing Good Well
Part II. Enforceable Standards
- Chapter 4: Standards for Resolving Ethical Issues
- 1. Resolving Ethical Issues
- Chapter 5: Standards on Competence
- 2. Competence
- Chapter 6: Standards on Human Relations
- 3. Human Relations
- Chapter 7: Standards on Privacy and Confidentiality
- 4. Privacy and Confidentiality
- Chapter 8: Standards on Advertising and Other Public Statements
- 5. Advertising and Other Public Statements
- Chapter 9: Standards on Record Keeping and Fees
- 6. Record Keeping and Fees
- Chapter 10: Standards on Education and Training
- 7. Education and Training
- Chapter 11: Standards on Research and Publication
- 8. Research And Publication
- Chapter 12: Standards on Assessment
- 9. Assessment
- Chapter 13: Standards on Therapy
- 10. Therapy
- Appendix A: Case Studies for Ethical Decision Making
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Revised to reflect the current status of scientific and professional theory, practices, and debate across all facets of ethical decision making, this latest edition of Celia B. Fisher’s acclaimed book demystifies the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The Fourth Edition explains and puts into practical perspective the format, choice of wording, aspirational principles, and enforceability of the code. Providing 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 practitioners effectively use ethical principles and standards to morally conduct their work activities, avoid ethical violations, and, most importantly, preserve and protect the fundamental rights and welfare of those whom they serve.
Part I: Introduction and Background
- Chapter 1: A Code of Ethics for Psychology: How Did We Get Here?
- Beginnings
- The 2010 Amendments: The Controversy Over Psychologists’ Involvement in Inhumane Military Interrogations
- Format and Distinctive Features of the APA Ethics Code
- Chapter 2: The Introduction and Applicability Section, Preamble, and General Principles: What Do They Mean?
- Understanding the Introduction and Applicability Section and the Preamble
- What Is the Relevance of Specific Language Used in the Ethics Code?
- How Is the Ethics Code Related to APA Ethics Enforcement?
- How Is the Ethics Code Related to Sanctions by Other Bodies?
- How Is the APA Ethics Code Related to Law?
- General Principles
- Chapter 3: The APA Ethics Code and Ethical Decision Making
- Ethical Commitment and Virtues
- Ethical Awareness and Moral Principles
- Ethical Awareness and Ethical Theories
- Ethical Absolutism, Ethical Relativism, and Ethical Contextualism
- Ethical Competence
- Steps in Ethical Decision Making
- Doing Good Well
Part II. Enforceable Standards
- Chapter 4: Standards for Resolving Ethical Issues
- 1. Resolving Ethical Issues
- Chapter 5: Standards on Competence
- 2. Competence
- Chapter 6: Standards on Human Relations
- 3. Human Relations
- Chapter 7: Standards on Privacy and Confidentiality
- 4. Privacy and Confidentiality
- Chapter 8: Standards on Advertising and Other Public Statements
- 5. Advertising and Other Public Statements
- Chapter 9: Standards on Record Keeping and Fees
- 6. Record Keeping and Fees
- Chapter 10: Standards on Education and Training
- 7. Education and Training
- Chapter 11: Standards on Research and Publication
- 8. Research And Publication
- Chapter 12: Standards on Assessment
- 9. Assessment
- Chapter 13: Standards on Therapy
- 10. Therapy
- Appendix A: Case Studies for Ethical Decision Making
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- Editable, chapter-specific Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides offer you complete flexibility in easily creating a multimedia presentation for your course. Highlight essential content and features.
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April 2016 | 568 pages | Sage US
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Revised to reflect the current status of scientific and professional theory, practices, and debate across all facets of ethical decision making, this latest edition of Celia B. Fisher’s acclaimed book demystifies the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The Fourth Edition explains and puts into practical perspective the format, choice of wording, aspirational principles, and enforceability of the code. Providing 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 practitioners effectively use ethical principles and standards to morally conduct their work activities, avoid ethical violations, and, most importantly, preserve and protect the fundamental rights and welfare of those whom they serve.
Table Of Contents:
- Part I: Introduction and Background
- Chapter 1: A Code of Ethics for Psychology: How Did We Get Here?
- Beginnings
- The 2010 Amendments: The Controversy Over Psychologists’ Involvement in Inhumane Military Interrogations
- Format and Distinctive Features of the APA Ethics Code
- Chapter 2: The Introduction and Applicability Section, Preamble, and General Principles: What Do They Mean?
- Understanding the Introduction and Applicability Section and the Preamble
- What Is the Relevance of Specific Language Used in the Ethics Code?
- How Is the Ethics Code Related to APA Ethics Enforcement?
- How Is the Ethics Code Related to Sanctions by Other Bodies?
- How Is the APA Ethics Code Related to Law?
- General Principles
- Chapter 3: The APA Ethics Code and Ethical Decision Making
- Ethical Commitment and Virtues
- Ethical Awareness and Moral Principles
- Ethical Awareness and Ethical Theories
- Ethical Absolutism, Ethical Relativism, and Ethical Contextualism
- Ethical Competence
- Steps in Ethical Decision Making
- Doing Good Well
- Part II. Enforceable Standards
- Chapter 4: Standards for Resolving Ethical Issues
- 1. Resolving Ethical Issues
- Chapter 5: Standards on Competence
- 2. Competence
- Chapter 6: Standards on Human Relations
- 3. Human Relations
- Chapter 7: Standards on Privacy and Confidentiality
- 4. Privacy and Confidentiality
- Chapter 8: Standards on Advertising and Other Public Statements
- 5. Advertising and Other Public Statements
- Chapter 9: Standards on Record Keeping and Fees
- 6. Record Keeping and Fees
- Chapter 10: Standards on Education and Training
- 7. Education and Training
- Chapter 11: Standards on Research and Publication
- 8. Research And Publication
- Chapter 12: Standards on Assessment
- 9. Assessment
- Chapter 13: Standards on Therapy
- 10. Therapy
- Appendix A: Case Studies for Ethical Decision Making
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