Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists

By Celia B. Fisher

Book Overview

Revised to reflect the current status of scientific and professional theory, practices, and debate across all facets of ethical decision making, this latest edition of Celia B. Fisher's acclaimed Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists demystifies the American Psychological Association's (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The Fourth Edition explains and puts into practical perspective the format, choice of wording, aspirational principles, and enforceability of the code. Providing in-depth discussions of the foundation and application of each ethical standard to the broad spectrum of scientific, teaching, and professional roles of psychologists, this unique guide helps practitioners effectively use ethical principles and standards to morally conduct their work activities, avoid ethical violations, and, most importantly, preserve and protect the fundamental rights and welfare of those whom they serve.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1483369293
• ISBN13: 9781483369297
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.9" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Well worth reading

I have several books which were written to assist in the practical applications of the APA ethics code. This book explains the issues, the rationales, and provides the clearest examples of the lot. I almost did not buy it but it was a required text in an advanced course. I am pleased to own and make use of it, and I wish it had been available when I first started studying and teaching the topic.

Essential reference book for psychologists

This book is essential for the shelf of any practicing psychologist or psychology student. It explicates the newest revision of the American Psychological Association's Ethics Code in a way that is interesting and understandable. My copy never gathers dust.

Decoding the Ethics Code : A Practical Guide for Psychologists

I found this book very easy to read. It described each code very well and provided examples both what is right and what is wrong. Great way to learn the ethics code and become familiar with it.

Essential reading for psychotherapists

Decoding the Ethics Code is must reading for psychotherapists from all the mental health guilds. Celia Fisher was a member of the APA committee that drafted the 2002 revision of the Ethical Code, and there is nothing like going to the source. The book is readable and informative, and helps to make sense of the new HIPAA regulations No ethical practitioner can afford to be without this resource.

Ethics Made Easy!

This book is amazing! It helps the reader understand what is required of psychologists in simple but comprehensive terms. It also provides invaluable information about HIPAA laws that I found very helpful.