Main description:

This text is an up-to-date guide for psychology students and psychologists who are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of ethical theories, ethical research and ethical practice.

Written and edited by academics and practitioners who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in teaching, researching and monitoring ethical practice, this text provides psychology students and practising psychologists with a contemporary understanding of the ethical and professional issues that impact on their practice as psychologists.

Each chapter contains relevant vignettes or short cases, which are then further discussed. Additionally each chapter ends with a brief section called 'reflection' which comprises three questions for readers to reflect on, based on the key issues addressed.

Contents:

Part 1. Theory, the Legal Context and Research in Ethical Practice
1. Ethics and professional practice (Graham Davidson ACNM)
2. Ethics and the legal layout (Ian Freckleton LaTrobe)
3. Ethical attitudes and behaviours (Julie Henry, GU, Shirley Morrissey GU, Karen Sullivan QUT)
4. Researching ethical dilemmas (Anglea Morrison GU, Shirely Morrissey GU and Donna Goodman JCU)
5. Ethical decision making (M Symons and J Giese APS)
Part 2. Applying Ethics in Professional Practice
6. Gaining consent in a forensic setting (James Ogloff, Monash)
7. Competence (Alison Garton, Edith Cowan)
8. Confidentiality, privacy and the disclosure of client information (Marilyn McMahon, La Trobe)
9. Dual relationships and boundary violations (Ann Knowles, Swinburne)
10. Ethics and diversity (Prasuna Reddy, Melbourne University)
11. Advertising (Mick Symonsand David Stokes, APS)
Part 3. Teaching, Supervising and Monitoring Ethical Practice
12. Teaching ethics to psychology students (Shirley Morrissey GU)
13. Writing ethical reports/being an expert witness (Jack White)
14. Ethical issues for supervisors (Sabine Wigenfield, ANU)
15. Dealing with a complaint to the State Registration Board (Helen Ross)
Part 4. Maintaining Ethical Mindedness
16. Managing stress, burnout and impairment (Prasuna Reddy, Melboure Uni)
17. Maintaining ethical practice and ethical mindfulness (Shirley Morrissey, GU)