ABSTRACT
The Elements of Ethical Dilemmas: Applied Psychology Ethics in Australia is a comprehensive and applied guide to practising psychology in an ethical and professional manner. This book is designed to assist applicants for general registration as a psychologist successfully navigate one of the eight core competencies for general registration set by the Psychology Board of Australia; specifically ethical, legal, and professional matters. The exploration of ethical dilemmas is a core task for the 4+2 pathway to general registration, while related ethical applications require exploration in the 5+1 and higher education pathways to registration as well.
This book will teach readers how to identify, explore, and choose the appropriate professional course of action when confronted by ethical dilemmas in practice. The chapters include personal reflections from expert contributors relating to each of the ethical dilemmas, expertly highlighting clients’ and stakeholders’ circumstances, ethical codes and guidelines, scholarship and research, as well as other key elements in the ethical decision-making process.
Especially relevant to those applying to become a registered psychologist in Australia, this book offers invaluable guidance on responding to ethical dilemmas as required by the Psychology Board of Australia in various pathways to general registration.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part A|38 pages
Introductory information
part B|39 pages
Ethical dilemmas
section I|39 pages
Practice-focused ethical dilemmas
chapter 2|12 pages
Competing agendas and the early career athlete
section II|35 pages
Culture and diversity-focused ethical dilemmas
chapter 6|9 pages
Maintaining professional boundaries when both client and psychologist belong to a common sub-culture
section III|51 pages
Impairment and crisis-focused ethical dilemmas
chapter 9|15 pages
Reporting considerations for psychologists
section IV|42 pages
Family and relationship-focused ethical dilemmas
section V|24 pages
Educational and professional representation-related ethical dilemmas