Handbook of Professional Ethics for Psychologists : Issues, Questions, and Controversies

by William O'Donohue

• ISBN13: 9780761911890
• ISBN10: 0761911898
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-23
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc

Summary

The Handbook of Professional Ethics for Psychologists considers the compatibility of science and morality. Challenging readers to question the fundamental philosophical values of professional psychology, the editors and contributors inspire the ethical impulse and encourage active moral leadership. An essential reference for professional and academic psychologists and counselors, the Handbook of Professional Ethics for Psychologists is also an exceptional primary or supplementary reader for graduate students enrolled in courses on Ethics in Psychology and Ethics and Professional Concerns and for anyone considering the compatibility of science and morality.

Table of Contents

Preface

1. Introduction: Ethics: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - William T. O'Donohue & Kyle E Ferguson (both of University of Nevada, Reno)

PART I. FOUNDATIONS

2. Philosophical Foundations of Professional Ethics - Andrew Lloyd & John Hansen (both of University of Nevada, Reno)

3. Moral Reasoning - Karl H. Henning (St. Francis Xavier University)

Karl H. Henning (St. Francis Xavier University)

Karl H. Henning (St. Francis Xavier University)

Karl H. Henning (St. Francis Xavier University)

PART II. PSYCHOLOGY & PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

4. Ethical Principles of the Psychology Profession & Professional Competence - Ype H. Poortinga (Tilburg University & Catholic University of Leuven) & Karel A. Soudijn (Tilburg University)

5. The Mismeasure of Psychologists: A Review of the Psychometrics of Licensing Requirements - William T. O'Donohue & Jeffrey A. Buchanan (both of University of Nevada, Reno)

6. Institutional Review Boards: Balancing Conflicting Values in Research - Gregory J. Hayes (University of Nevada, Reno)

PART III. SPECIAL TOPICS

7. Ethics and the Allocation of Healthcare - Nicholas A. Cummings (The Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation)

8. Fees and Financial Arrangements - Robert Miranda, Jr. (Brown University) & Brian P. Marx (Oklahoma State University)

9. The Termination & Referral of Clients - Natalie M. Rice & Victoria M. Follette (both of University of Nevada, Reno)

10. Ethical Principles of the Psychology Profession and Involuntary Commitment - Derek Truscott & Lori Goodkey (both of University of Alberta)

11. Ethics of Multiple & Overlapping Relationships - Janet Schank (Wilder Foundation Community Assistance Program) and Rachel Slater, Devjani Banerjee-Stevens, & Thomas M. Skovholt (all of University of Minnesota)

12. Ideals & Realities in the Development & Practice of Informed Consent - William C. Follette, Deborah Davis, Markus Kemmelmeier (all of University of Nevada, Reno)

13. Seven "Sins" of Misdirection? Ethical Controversies Surrounding the Use of Deception in Research - Markus Kemmelmeier, Deborah Davis, & William C. Follette (all of University of Nevada, Reno)

14. Confronting the Ethical Issues in the Use of Animals in Biomedical & Behavioral Research: The Search for Principles - John P. Gluck, Jordan B. Bell, & Melody Pearson-Bish (all of University of New Mexico)

15. Ethical Considerations in Psychological Assessment - Henry E. Adams (deceased) & Kristen A. Luscher (both of University of Georgia)

PART IV. SPECIAL POPULATIONS

16. Confidentiality in Psychotherapy and Related Contexts - Nancy E. Tribbensee, Charles D. Claiborn (both of Arizona State University)

17. Ethical Principles of the Psychology Profession & Ethnic Minority Issues - Gordon C. Nagayama Hall (University of Oregon), Gayle Y. Iwamasa (University of Indianapolis), & Jessica N. Smith (University of Oregon)

18. Sexual Orientation & Professional Ethics - David W. Purcell, Stephanie Swann, & Sarah H. Herbert

19. Ethical Issues for Psychologists Working with Persons with Developmental Disabilities - W. Lawrence Williams & Kevin D. Williams (both of University of Nevada, Reno)

20. Ethical Principles of the Psychology Profession and Correctional Psychology - Linda E. Weinberger & Shoba Sreenivasan (both of University of Southern California)

21. The Central Role of Informed Consent in Ethical Treatment & Research with Children - David F. Richards (University of Nevada, Reno)

22. Ethical Principles & Practice in Couple & Family Therapy - Steven R. Thorp (Duke University Medical Center) & Alan E. Fruzzetti (University of Nevada, Reno)

23. Ethics and the School Psychologist - Susan Jacob-Timm (Central Michigan University)

24. Issues in the Ethical Treatment of Older Adults - Jane E. Fisher & Craig Yury (both of University of Nevada, Reno)