Practical Ethics for Psychologists

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To all those who want to practice ethically and to have a framework for addressing the many complex ethics issues and dilemmas that arise in the practice of psychology, this book is for you. Practical Ethics for Psychologists lives up to the promise of its title and really does provide very practical and user-friendly guidance for addressing and responding to the ethics issues common to the practice of psychology today, with each issue illustrated by realistic and relatable case examples. Every psychologist and psychologist-in-training should purchase and regularly read and use this book.
- Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology, Loyola University, Maryland amp ldquo Practical amp rdquo and amp ldquo positive amp rdquo are but two of the adjectives that apply to the newly published fourth edition. amp ldquo Insightful, amp rdquo amp ldquo in-depth, amp rdquo and indeed amp ldquo indispensable amp rdquo further describe this critically important resource.

- Eric Y. Drogin, JD, PhD, ABPP, Harvard Medical Schoo, Boston, MA; Past Chair, Committee on Professional Practice and Standards, American Psychological Association To keep psychologists current with the changes and challenges in the field, the fourth edition of this valuable book includes a focus on culture and diversity, ethical issues regarding new health care technologies, and the necessity of self-care. The authors encourage psychologists to go beyond just following the rules to avoid punishment and strive to achieve their highest ethical aspirations. Through vignettes the reader can see how ethical principles apply to everyday situations and can expand their ethical decision-making skills. Students as well as professionals will benefit from the many practical examples of situations often faced by psychologists.

- Linda K. Knauss, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology, Widener University, Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, Chester, PA This book should be on the bookshelf of every practicing psychologist. It is chockful of timely, current, practical, and common sense advice on how to practice psychology consistently with both the law and ethics. It is truly, once again, a winner! - Jeffrey N. Younggren, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque; Associate Editor, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice; COL(r), MS; Risk Management Consultant, The Trust