Ethical attitudes and behaviours in four year trained psychology students and Australian Psychologists

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Sullivan, Karen
Morrissey, Shirley
Henry, Julie
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Morrissey S., Reddy P., Davidson G. and Allan A.

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2015
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Psychologists are required to distinguish between ethical and unethical practices. They are expected to be familiar with, and be able to apply, the ethical codes, principles and standards that are required by the profession and related agencies, where these exist (Leach & Oakland, 2010). In Australia, this includes, the standard prescribed by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce (Commonwealth of Australia, 2013). Psychologists must also be familiar with other material including the codes of ethics and guidelines of professional associations and employers, and the broader state and federal legislative requirements and values of the context in which they practice (O’Gorman, 2007). Psychologists who are members of The Australian Psychological Society (APS), for example, are required to be cognisant of, and engage in, psychological practice consistent with the APS Code of Ethics (Australian Psychological Society, 2007) and the accompanying Ethical Guidelines. However, being familiar with these requirements is not enough to ensure good practice (Corey, Corey, Corey and Callanan, 2013; Pope & Vaquez, 2001; Shaw, 2011). The capacity to distinguish between ethical and unethical practices to guide an ethical response also relies on skills, such as those relating to practice, supervision, competence and evaluation; and attitudes, including toward consumers, other professionals, and the broader work and social context; as well as a commitment to ongoing training and updating their knowledge in this specific area.

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Ethics and Professional Practice for Psychologists

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2nd

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Psychology not elsewhere classified

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