Ethics and Law In Abnormal
Psychology
, Legal and ethical issues in
Abnormal Psychology
• Behaviors ranging from murder to public
profanity to therapists touching their clients.
all have legal and ethical implications.
, Legal and ethical issues in
Abnormal Psychology
• Mental health decisions involve legal issues
when psychologists consider a client on:
defendants claim of insanity,
competence to stand trial,
need for involuntary hospitalization,
dangerousness to others, or rights as a patient.
, CRIMINAL COMMITMENT
Psychology
, Legal and ethical issues in
Abnormal Psychology
• Behaviors ranging from murder to public
profanity to therapists touching their clients.
all have legal and ethical implications.
, Legal and ethical issues in
Abnormal Psychology
• Mental health decisions involve legal issues
when psychologists consider a client on:
defendants claim of insanity,
competence to stand trial,
need for involuntary hospitalization,
dangerousness to others, or rights as a patient.
, CRIMINAL COMMITMENT