Read 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 the population you are dealing with make sure your opinion is your own, and is not influenced by someone else’s be thorough know the limits... more

Readings 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 ILCS 305/Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code 405 ILCS 5Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act 740 ILCS 110 Ethical... more

Readings 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 with the Area of Interpersonal... more

Readings 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 to lower quality services or no services at all. In the past, psychologists were sometimes caught in the ethical bind of either offering services with a... more

Readings 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 legalistic nature of our society, and the increasing roles and risks for complaints psychologists face. Resolving Ethical IssuesThese sections of Standard 1... more

Readings 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 Ethical Standards, do not represent obligations and should not form the basis for imposing sanctions. Relying upon General... more

Readings 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 an Ethical Code is what establishes our field as a profession. In having an ethical code, we are stating an expectation for our own... more