Practical Ethics for Psychologists: A Positive Approach (Paperback)

by Samuel J. Knapp (Author), Leon D. Vandecreek (Author)

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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 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. Provides 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 289 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (October 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591473268
• ISBN-13: 978-1591473268
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,898 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must reading for anyone who treats others for a living!, April 27, 2006

By	Robert M. Gordon, Ph.D. (allentown, pa USA) - See all my reviews

Knapp and VandeCreek achieved something almost impossible in the field of ethics instruction. They wrote a book that was informative and interesting to read! Ethics has long been a fascinating intellectual topic; however, it has rarely been a good read. With an informal and clear style and great examples it is enjoyable as well as an important book. I was pleased at the orientation- "A Positive Approach." Unfortunately too many use "ethics" with a punitive super ego. This book however shows us how we can stay out of trouble, not harm and be better at what we do. It is valuable for all in the helping professions.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ethics for Psychologists, April 20, 2008

By	Reeta Hernes "Psychologist-In-Training" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is great for beginning psychologists. It breaks down the laws and gives great reasons for them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, short chapters, February 22, 2007

By	Brian M. Jobe (Catonsville, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This text was required for a graduate level course on Ethics. The chapters are short and easy to read. It is enjoyable to read (as much as reading about Ethics can be enjoyable).