Read the APA Ethics Code – Standard 8 Suggested Readings Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals Useful Notes Changes in Standard 8This section includes the addition that psychologists may in some research settings dispense with informed consent (e.g., anonymous questionnaires, naturalistic observation, or where consent is not required by law […]
Read MoreRead the APA Ethics Code – Standard 7 Suggested Readings The Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act for the State of Illinois Useful Notes Changes in Standard 7This section makes very clear that training programs requiring therapy or disclosure of sensitive personal information as part of the training process must take steps to protect students. Also made […]
Read MoreRead the APA Ethics Code – Standard 6 Useful Notes Changes in Standard 6One clarifying point is that now the code explicitly says psychologists may not withhold records for non-payment in emergency cases, but leaves open that barring an emergency, a psychologist may do so. Bartering used to be something the code said psychologists did […]
Read MoreRead the APA Ethics Code – Standard 5 Useful Notes Changes in Standard 5These were mostly wording changes to consolidate and clarify sections. As for risk management efforts, however, several points can be noted. When offering professional opinions: stick to the data closely know the referral question, and choose instruments to answer it clearly for […]
Read MoreReadings on Ethics for Psychologists Read the APA Ethics Code – Standard 4 Illinois State Law Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act 325 ILCS 5 and A Manual for Mandated Reporters made by the Department of Children and Family ServicesAbused and Neglected Long Term Care Facility Residents Reporting Act 210 ILCS 30AIDS Confidentiality Act 410 […]
Read MoreReadings on Ethics for Psychologists Read the APA Ethics Code – Standard 3Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services to Ethnic, Linguistic, and Culturally Diverse PopulationsGuidelines for Psychotherapy with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual ClientsCampbell vs. SunquistLawrence v. TexasResolutions Related to HIV/AIDSProfessional, Ethical, and Legal Issues Concerning Interpersonal Violence, Maltreatment, and Related TraumaPotential Problems for Psychologists Working […]
Read MoreReadings on Ethics for Psychologists Read Standard 2 Ethical Notes Changes in Standard 2 This section is largely unchanged as well, but additions were made to expand the scope of the code and removed some conflicts. Psychologists may now provide some services in emergency situations, and in underserved areas in which the options are limited […]
Read MoreReadings on Ethics for Psychologists APA Ethics Code – Standard 1 Ethics Notes Changes in Standard 1There were few changes here. One big addition though was that psychologists do not deny employment or benefits to another psychologist solely because they have been the subject of an ethics complaint. This would seem to stem from the […]
Read MoreReadings on Ethics for Psychologists The APA Ethics Code – General Principles What Are Ethical Principles? This section consists of General Principles. General Principles, as opposed to Ethical Standards, are aspirational in nature. Their intent is to guide and inspire psychologists toward the very highest ethical ideals of the profession. General Principles, in contrast to […]
Read MoreReadings on Ethics for Psychologists APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of ConductRules and ProceduresAPA’s council adopts a new Ethics Code 10 ways practitioners can avoid frequent ethical pitfalls Read the APA Ethics Code – IntroductionRead the APA Ethics Code – Preamble Notes on Ethics So, why do we have an ethics code? Having […]
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