Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists

pHow has the 2002 American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct been applied to ethical decision-making in the science and practice of psychology since its adoption? What challenges and insights has it presented over the past six years? In this bSecond/b bEdition/b of bDecoding/b bthe/b bEthics/b bCode, /bCelia B. Fisher, Ph.D. – who chaired the APA Ethics Code Task Force – addresses these important issues using the same user-friendly format and in-depth coverage of the emFirst Edition/em. br /br /strongKey Features of the Second Edition: /strong/pulliIncorporates scholarly reactions to the Ethics Code and sheds new light on application since its adoption in 2002 /liliHighlights updated case examples and expands discussion of the ethical decision-making model introduced in the iFirst Edition/i /liliIntroduces “hot topic” sections at the end of chapters to demonstrate the applicability of the Code in the face of emerging moral debates – such as the involvement in psychologists in military interrogations and the integration of religion and spirituality in therapy /liliIncludes an alternate “Table of Contents” organized so readers and instructors can quickly find how standards throughout the Ethics Code relate to specific concerns and settings /li/ulpstrongIntended Audience br /br //strongThis insider’s guide is an essential resource for new and established mental health practitioners. Graduate students of psychology will find this core text a valuable source of information on ethics in psychology. /p