6225: Professional and Ethical Issues in Psychology

About the Course:

This book covers the historical foundations and the defining elements of the profession, including ethical codes and their applications; and professional accountability. Chapters present the existing positions and standards which all applied psychologists should be familiar.

Publication Date:

1999

Author

Pryzwansky, Walter, Ph.D. & Wendt, Robert, Ph.D.

About the Author:

Dr. Pryzwansky is Associate Dean of Academic Programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also an Associate Member, APA Ethics Committee.

Dr Wendt is Professor and Chairperson, Department of Counselor and Human Services Education at the University of Toledo.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about ethics and their application in psychology. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. to be able to describe training, credentials, and organizations related to the psychology profession

2. to be able to identify ethical concerns relating to the profession of psychology

3. to be able to recognize influences of the law and managed care on psychology