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Guided by the American Psychological Association amp rsquo s amp ldquo Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, amp rdquo this book illustrates how psychologists can actualize their ethical acumen in their daily work. Truly ethical behavior requires more than simply avoiding action by a disciplinary body. For psychologists, behaving ethically is a positive goal that involves striving to reach our highest ethical ideals. Knapp, VandeCreek, and Fingerhut provide short sketches illustrating the standards that psychologists must follow, and show how psychologists can actualize their personal values and ethical acumen in their daily work. The authors discuss a variety of ethically tricky areas for psychologists, including patient confidentiality, inappropriate relationships with patients, financial issues, informed consent, and forensic and legal issues. Readers will learn how to attend to their emotional well-being, how to use risk-reduction strategies as well as a five-step decision-making model for difficult ethical quandaries, and how to base their professional conduct on overarching ethical values. This third edition of Practical Ethics for Psychologists includes new findings on the science of morality and recommendations for working with morally diverse clients, and covers ethical issues regarding the use of social media and other online communications.

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These well-known authors have written yet another book that simplifies complex issues and includes many tales of psychologists attempting to deal with perplexing everyday situations. They help readers clarify personal values and discover how they align or conflict with ethics and laws, informing professional conduct in various roles. Understanding the culture of ethics is crucial in developing competence and addressing the range of lifestyle changes in today's psychological ecosystem. -- Thomas F. Nagy, PhD, Independent Practice of Psychology; Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA This easy-to-read book is filled with practical case examples that bring ethics alive. Practicing psychologists and psychologists-in-training will find it a useful guide for how to prepare for and respond to the many ethical challenges and dilemmas we each will face. -- Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean for the Social Sciences and Graduate Programs, Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore This current revision has made a great book even better. The authors' optimistic views of ethics and risk management remain a refreshing approach to ethical problem solving and ethical dilemmas. It is a must-read for both early career and senior mental health professionals. -- Jeffrey N. Younggren, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Professor, University of Missouri, Columbia Both trainees and professionals will find much value in this book, including comprehensive coverage of the APA Ethics Code, an update on the empirical literature concerning ethical practice, and an appreciation of how humans make ethical decisions in the real world. -- Mitchell M. Handelsman, PhD, Professor and CU President's Teaching Scholar, University of Colorado Denver

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Samuel Knapp, EdD, ABPP, is the director of professional affairs for the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. He has written or edited books and about articles and made almost 4 professional presentations on ethics and other professional issues. He was the editor-in-chief of the APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology (2 2). He holds a diplomate in counseling psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology, and he is a fellow of APA, Division 3 (State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Association Affairs). Leon D. VandeCreek, PhD, ABPP, is professor emeritus in the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University. He has authored or edited more than 2 books and about 2 articles and professional presentations. He was an associate editor of the APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology (2 2). He holds a diplomate in clinical psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology, and he is a fellow of several divisions of APA. In 2 5, he served as president of APA Division 29 (Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy). Randy Fingerhut, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology at La Salle University and the director of La Salle University's PsyD program in clinical psychology. Dr. Fingerhut is a fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and has been practicing cognitive amp ndash behavioral therapy as a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania for more than 5 years. His research interests include perinatal mood anxiety disorders and self-care for graduate students. Dr. Fingerhut has taught ethics within La Salle's doctoral program and has presented workshops on ethical decision making for the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.

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