Discussions of ethics in psychology often focus primarily on misconduct, punishment, and legal sanctions, and too often ignore aspirations, values, principles, and virtues. The net effect of this unbalanced approach creates an atmosphere in which psychologists have viewed ethics as unpleasant and frightening, instead of inspiring and uplifting. Psychologists naturally must be concerned about laws, codes, and regulations, but these documents do not constitute the beginning and end of the conversation on ethics. The editors of this 2-volume reference propose that ethics is best viewed as a striving toward the highest ethical ideals, not just as an injunction against rule violation—a perspective they refer to as "positive ethics" or "active ethics"—and they encourage psychologists to elevate their ethical observance above the minimal standards found in law and enforceable ethics codes. Against this backdrop, handbook contributors investigate the complexities of ethical behavior in clinical, educational, forensic, health, and "tele-" psychology. Several chapters zero in on the teaching of ethics and on ethically minded research relevant to professionals working in experimental psychology. By comparison with many ethics textbooks, this two-volume handbook covers a wider range of subjects and pursues them in greater detail. For instance, it reflects important recent advances in research and technology that present new opportunities and challenges for practice and scholarship. Also, it takes a serious look into some burgeoning new areas such as life coaching and providing services over the Internet. These are just two examples of developments that present fascinating, novel ethical questions that deserve attention. Significant perspectives presented in the handbook include: Ethics is more than the knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the profession and discipline of psychology. Competent psychologists rely on overarching ethical theories, as well as laws and regulations, when they live up to their highest ethical ideals. Attention to ethical issues is especially important as psychologists move into new and increasingly complex areas of practice. Contents: Volume 1: Moral Foundations and Common Themes Editorial Board About the Editor-in-Chief Contributors Series Preface Introduction I. Moral Foundations Ethical Foundations of Psychology Richard F. Kitchener and Karen S. Kitchener Ethics and Ethics Codes for Psychologists Stephen H. Behnke and Stanley E. Jones Social Justice and Civic Virtue Melba Vasquez Ethical Decision Making in Mental Health Contexts: Representative Models and an Organizational Framework R. Rocco Cottone Institutional Ethical Conflicts With Illustrations From Police and Military Psychology Carrie H. Kennedy II. Ethics in Professional Practice Competence Thomas F. Nagy Emotional Competence and Well-Being Leonard J. Tamura Competence With Diverse Populations Dianne S. Salter and Beatrice R. Salter Boundaries, Multiple Roles, and the Professional Relationship Rita Sommers-Flanagan Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health Alan C. Tjeltveit Sexualized Relationships Janet L. Sonne Informed Consent to Psychotherapy (Empowered Collaboration) Andrew M. Pomerantz Confidentiality and Record Keeping Mary Alice Fisher Treating Clients Who Threaten Others or Themselves Elizabeth Reynolds Welfel, James L. Werth Jr., and G. Andrew H. Benjamin Ethical Issues With Patients at a High Risk for Treatment Failure Samuel J. Knapp and John Gavazzi Ethical Issues and the Beginning and End of Therapy Jeffrey N. Younggren and Denise D. Davis Ethics and Business Issues in Psychology Practice Jeffrey E. Barnett and Lindsay Klimik The Regulation of Professional Psychology Stephen T. DeMers and Jack B. Schaffer Risk Management for Psychologists Samuel J. Knapp, Bruce E. Bennett, and Leon D. VandeCreek Volume 2: Practice, Teaching, and Research Editorial Board I. Ethical Issues With Subpopulations, Specialized Settings, and Emerging Areas Treating Children and Adolescents Gerald P. Koocher and Jessica Henderson Daniel Ethical Considerations in the Psychological Evaluation and Treatment of Older Adults Shane S. Bush Ethical Issues in Multiperson Therapy Linda K. Knauss and Jeffrey W. Knauss Assessment and Testing Donald N. Bersoff, David DeMatteo, and Elizabeth E. Foster The Health Care Setting: Implications for Ethical Psychology Practice Stephanie L. Hanson and Thomas R. Kerkhoff Ethical Challenges in Forensic Psychology Practice Michael C. Gottlieb and Alicia Coleman School Psychology Susan Jacob and Megan M. Kleinheksel Ethics in Industrial–Organizational Psychology Joel Lefkowitz Life and Executive Coaching: Some Ethical Issues for Consideration Sharon K. Anderson, Patrick Williams, and Allison L. Kramer The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Ethical Issues in the Provision of Telehealth Anthony S. Ragusea Positive Ethics Applied to Public Education Through Traditional Media and the Internet David J. Palmiter Jr. II. Ethical Issues of Academic and Training Psychologists Creating Ethical Academic Cultures Within Psychology Programs Peter A. Keller, J. Dennis Murray, and David S. Hargrove Negotiating the Complex Ethical Terrain of Clinical Supervision Rodney K. Goodyear and Emil Rodolfa Teaching Ethics: Models, Methods, and Challenges Elizabeth Reynolds Welfel III. Ethical Issues in Scholarship and Research Ethics Issues in Scholarship Jeffrey E. Barnett and Linda F. Campbell The Responsible Conduct of Psychological Research: An Overview of Ethical Principles, APA Ethics Code Standards, and Federal Regulations Celia B. Fisher and Karyn Vacanti-Shova Research With Vulnerable Populations Joan E. Sieber Ethical Issues in Internet Research Michael Hoerger and Catherine Currell Deception in Research Allan J. Kimmel Laboratory Animal Research Ethics: A Practical, Educational Approach Jennifer L. Perry and Nancy K. Dess Index
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