Decoding the ethics code : a practical guide for psychologists

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 Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists 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. Half Title 2 Acknowledgements 3 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Brief Contents 7 Detailed Contents 8 Preface 23 Acknowledgments 58 About the Author 61 Part I Introduction and Background 63 Chapter 1 A Code of Ethics for Psychology How Did We Get Here? 64 Chapter 2 The Introduction and Applicability Section, Preamble, and General Principles 88 Chapter 3 The APA Ethics Code and Ethical Decision Making 118 Part II Enforceable Standards 160 Chapter 4 Standards for Resolving Ethical Issues 1. Resolving Ethical Issues 161 Chapter 5 Standards on Competence 2. Competence 199 Chapter 6 Standards on Human Relations 3. Human Relations 251 Chapter 7 Standards on Privacy and Confidentiality 4. Privacy and Confidentiality 340 Chapter 8 Standards on Advertising and Other Public Statements 5. Advertising and Other Public Statements 397 Chapter 9 Standards on Record Keeping and Fees 6. Record Keeping and Fees 435 Chapter 10 Standards on Education and Training 7. Education and Training 496 Chapter 11 Standards on Research and Publication 8. Research and Publication 533 Chapter 12 Standards on Assessment 9. Assessment 626 Chapter 13 Standards on Therapy 10. Therapy 707 Appendix A Case Studies for Ethical Decision Making 769 References 813 Index 907 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. This 4th edition includes the latest amendments to the 'Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.' It covers the new guidelines and terminology regarding human rights and recognizes the new (controversial) requirement to disobey laws if they are inconsistent with human rights