Handbook of Professional Ethics for Psychologists

Issues, Questions, and Controversies

Kyle E. Ferguson, William O'Donohue, William O′Donohue, William T. O'Donohue, Kyle E. Ferguson

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Year: 2003
• Print ISBN: 9780761911890, 9780761911883
• eBook ISBN: 9781452214887
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: History & Theory in Psychology
• Index: Psychology

"This carefully edited volume is comprehensive in its scope, ranging from ethical considerations in research to the ethics of working with gays and lesbians in psychotherapy to ethical issues in the use of animals in research. The two dozen chapters are carefully and clearly written and provide useful guidelines for resolving important questions and issues. But at least as significant, this book encourages the reader to think deeply about the many complex issues that are inherent to the study of behavior and efforts to make changes in people?s lives. Sometimes unequivocal answers are elusive, but knowing what questions to ask surely enhances our scientific and applied efforts. A must read."

                                                            - Gerald Davison, University of Southern California

"The Handbook of Professional Ethics for Psychologists provides a much needed review of the philosophical issues and unanswered questions raised by the Code of Ethics of the American Psychological Association. This book will make an excellent textbook for ethics courses in the social sciences. The coverage of topics makes the book appropriate to address the current movement for Responsible Conduct of Research, a movement that is likely to result in requiring all university personnel to have proficiency in the ethics of research, mentoring, and scholarship."

                                                                          -Arthur C. Houts, University of Memphis

The Handbook of Professional Ethics for Psychologists provides comprehensive coverage of topics typically neglected in books on ethical issues in psychology. Rather than take ethical pronouncements as dogma not to be questioned but simply understood and observed, William T. O?Donohue and Kyle E. Ferguson encourage a questioning, critical attitude. Divided into four parts, this provocative text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational issues, professional issues, special topics, and special populations.

A distinguished group of scholars and researchers examine

• Moral reasoning and the ethics of professional licensing
• Confidentiality in psychotherapy
• Fees and financial arrangements
• The termination and referral of clients
• The use of deception in research
• Ethnic minority issues
• Consent in the treatment and research of children

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

• Cover
• Contents
• Preface
• 1 - Introduction: Ethics: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
• Part I: FOUNDATIONS
• 2 - Philosophical Foundations of Professional Ethics
• 3 - Thinking Well About Ethics: Beyond the Code
• 4 - Moral Reasoning and Development
• Part II: PSYCHOLOGY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
• 5 - Ethical Principles of the Psychology Profession and Professional Competencies
• 6 - The Mismeasure of Psychologists: A Review of the Psychometrics of Licensing Requirements
• 7 - Institutional Review Boards: Balancing Conflicting Values in Research
• Part III: SPECIAL TOPICS
• 8 - Ethics and the Allocation of Healthcare
• 9 - Fees and Financial Arrangements
• 10 - The Termination and Referral of Clients
• 11 - Ethical Principles of the Psychology Profession and Involuntary Commitment
• 12 - Ethics of Multiple and Overlapping Relationships
• 13 - Ideals and Realities in the Development and Practice of Informed Consent
• 14 - Seven “Sins” of Misdirection?: Ethical Controversies Surrounding the Use of Deception in Research
• 15 - Confronting Ethical Issues in the Use of Animals in Biomedical and Behavioral Research: The Search for Principles
• 16 - Ethical Considerations in Psychological Assessment
• Part IV: SPECIAL POPULATIONS
• 17 - Confidentiality in Psychotherapy and Related Contexts
• 18 - Ethical Principles of the Psychology Profession and Ethnic Minority Issues
• 19 - Sexual Orientation and Professional Ethics
• 20 - Ethical Issues for Psychologists Working With Persons With Developmental Disabilities
• 21 - Ethical Principles of Correctional Psychology
• 22 - The Central Role of Informed Consent in Ethical Treatment and Research with Children
• 23 - Ethical Principles and Practice in Couple and Family Therapy
• 24 - Ethics And The School Psychologist
• 25 - Issues in the Ethical Treatment of Older Adults
• Author Index
• Subject Index
• About the Editors
• About the Contributors