Report of the Ethics Committee, 2005.

In accordance with the bylaws of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Ethics Committee reports regularly to the membership regarding the number and types of ethics complaints investigated and the major programs undertaken. In 2005, ethics adjudication, ethics education and consultation, and special projects were the primary activities of the Ethics Committee. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the ethics committee, 2009.

In accordance with the bylaws of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Ethics Committee reports regularly to the membership regarding the number and types of ethics complaints investigated and the major programs undertaken. This article is a summary of the talks and workshops of 2009, ethics adjudication, ethics education and consultation, and special projects among the activities of the Ethics Committee. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 2010.

In accordance with the bylaws of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Ethics Committee reports regularly to the membership regarding the number and types of ethics matters investigated and the major programs undertaken. In 2010, ethics adjudication, ethics education and consultation, and special projects were activities of the Ethics Committee (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 2008.

In accordance with the bylaws of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Ethics Committee reports regularly to the membership regarding the number and types of ethics complaints investigated and the major programs undertaken. In 2008, ethics adjudication, ethics education and consultation, and special projects were activities of the Ethics Committee. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 2003.

Presents the report of the 2003 Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association. The Ethics Committee reports regularly to the membership regarding the number and types of ethics complaints investigated. In addition to processing ethics cases, significant activities in 2003 involved implementation of the "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct" and further development of the ethics educative program. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 2004.

In accordance with the bylaws of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Ethics Committee reports regularly to the membership regarding the number and types of ethics complaints investigated. In addition to processing ethics cases, significant activities in 2004 involved further development of the ethics education and consultation programs. Some topics discussed in this report include ethics education and consultation; publications; office staff; case data; policy statements; and so forth. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 1996.

The 1996 report of the Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association (APA) addresses the revision of the Rules and Procedures, the revision of the Ethics Code, Ethics Committee membership, Ad Hoc policy, and Education Committee and Ethics Office staff information. In addition, Ethics Committee case data are presented including inquiries, preliminary investigations, formal cases, and adjudication. Educational activities and presentations are discussed. No new Ethics Committee policy statements were published in 1996; however, a resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors that defines when a member of APA is considered to be under scrutiny of the Ethics Committee. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

A Contrary Opinion--and a Reassurance: Comment.

Comments on a note from Dr. Frederick C. Thorne appearing in the March issue of American Psychologist (1956, 11, 152), entitled "Psychologists, Heal Thyselves!" Thorne's note addressed the handling by the American Psychological Association of ethics cases involving individual members. Here, the current author takes exception to Thorne's characterization of the ethics review process as "moralistic, judgmental, and punitive rather than constructive, rehabilitative, and healing." The author, a member (and one-time chairman) of the Committee on Ethics of the APA (1938-40), attempts to contribute a better understanding of the services furnished by the Association's Committee on Scientific and Professional Ethics and Conduct. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 1993.

The 1993 report of the Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association (APA) addresses the revision of the APA bylaws related to ethics, the revision of the ethical principles, the Ethics Committee membership, and the ad hoc Policy and Education Committee. Ethics case data are presented, and 5 policy statements issued by the Ethics Committee during 1993 and published in the APA Monitor are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 1995.

The 1995 report of the Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association (APA) addresses the revision of the Rules and Procedures, the revision of the Ethics Code, Ethics Committee membership, Ad Hoc Policy, and Education Committee and Ethics Office staff information. In addition, Ethics Committee case data are presented including inquiries, preliminary investigations, formal cases, and adjudication. Educational activities and presentations are discussed. Two policy statements addressed were approved in 1994 and published in the APA Monitor in 1995. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

The Role of a State Psychological Association in Promoting Ethical Conduct.

Incidents of ethical misconduct risk harming individual patients and the public's confidence in the profession of psychology. Consequently, many state, provincial, and territorial psychological associations have a goal of educating and advising their members on ethical conduct. This article describes how one state psychological association, through its Ethics Committee and other committees, seeks to improve the ethical conduct of its members. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report to the Ethics Committee, 1994.

Reports the number and types of complaints investigated by the Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association (APA) for 1994. The most significant activity was the approval of a revision of APA Bylaws related to ethics. Topics discussed include Ethics Committee membership, Ad Hoc Policy and Education Committee activities, Ethics office staff, Ethics case data, and examples of specific complaints. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Professional ethics: Another look.

It was in 1943 that the APA gave serious thought to codifying ethics, but not until 1947 that the Committee on Ethical Standards for Psychology was appointed to draw up a code of ethics (Hobbs, 1948). Provisional adoption of the manual entitled Ethical Standards of Psychologists came in 1952, and a revision of this original document has recently been accepted for a trial period of 3 years (APA, 1959). It is herein proposed that this abbreviated, watered down, revision is no improvement on the original. It remains highly possible that the need for a revision is not perceived by most psychologists. It is further suggested that the proposed revision is a trend toward greater abstraction that may only serve to engender ambiguity and individual latitude--a trend away from Hobbs' (1948) original recommendation that "the code should be formulated in specific terms." It is suggested that the APA seriously consider nominating an editorial board for a new Journal of Professional Ethics in Psychology to serve as a constant sounding board for the profession and the Committee on Ethical Standards. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 2002.

In accordance with the bylaws of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Ethics Committee reports regularly to the membership regarding the number and types of ethical complaints investigated. In addition to processing ethics cases, significant activities in 2002 included completing work on the revision of the "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct" (hereinafter also referred to as the Ethics Code; APA, 1992, 2002) and expanding and developing educative efforts. Members of the 2002 Ethics Code Task Force are listed. Other topics include: Ethics Education and Consultation; Ethics Publications; Ethics Committee Membership; Ethics Office Staff; Ethics Case Data; and data on Ethics Inquiries for 2002. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Rules and Procedures: Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association.

Describes and outlines the adoption and application of rules and procedures proposed by the Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association. General provisions, processing and review of complaints, violations of the Ethics Code, and objectives and authority of the members of the Ethics Committee are included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 1997.

Presents the 1997 annual report of the Ethics Committee. Significant activities in 1997, in addition to the processing of cases, included meetings of the Board of Directors Ad Hoc Committee on Ethics Procedures (CEP) and the Ethics Code Task Force (ECTF), as well as revision of the Board of Director's resolution regarding barring resignations during ethics investigations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Disapproval of Proposed Amendments to APA Bylaws.

I am returning to the Election Committee my ballot on proposed amendments to the APA Bylaws with a vote to "disapprove" on the amendment that deals with the Committee on Scientific and Professional Ethics and Conduct. This vote will not, I hope, be construed as opposition to procedures being "clarified and made more realistic." I am strongly in favor of having definitive, prompt, vigorous, and forthright action by the Committee provided for in the Bylaws. I believe, however, that the proposed amendment falls short of these objectives and at the same time contains wording to which valid exception may be taken. Accordingly, I offer and make arguments for the following amendments to the proposed amendment in the hope that they can be given serious consideration. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 2001.

Reports to the membership regarding the number and types of ethical complaints that are investigated in accordance with the bylaws of the American Psychological Association. In accordance with the bylaws of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Ethics Committee reports regularly to the membership regarding the number and types of ethical complaints investigated. In addition to processing cases, in 2001 significant activities included forming and implementing changes to the adjudication process, expanding and developing educative efforts, and continuing work on the revision of the "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee: 1988.

Presents information about trends in complaints and adjudications investigated by the Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1988. Updates on the Federal Trade Commission's investigation of the APA and the draft of the revised Ethical Principles of Psychologists are offered. Educational activities of the Ethics Committee are also summarized. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Ethics Committee, 2007.

In accordance with the bylaws of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Ethics Committee reports regularly to the membership regarding the number and types of ethics complaints investigated and the major programs undertaken. In 2007, ethics adjudication, ethics education and consultation, and special projects were activities of the Ethics Committee. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)