The Morals and Politics of Psychology: Psychological Discourse and the Status QuoState University of New York Press, 28 jul 1994 - 298 pagina's This book explores the moral, social, and political implications of dominant psychological theories and practices. The analysis entails the therapeutic uses of psychoanalysis, cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic psychology, as well as the practice of clinical, school, and industrial/organizational psychology. It is argued that applied psychology strengthens the societal status quo, thereby contributing to the perpetuation of social injustice. Most discussions of morality in psychology deal with the ethical repercussions of practices on individual clients. This book is unique in that it deals with the social ethics of psychology; that is, with the social morality of the discipline. It is also unique in that it offers a comprehensive critique of the most popular psychological means of solving human problems. The author does not stop at the level of critique but provides a vision for including the values of self-determination, distributive justice, collaboration, and democratic participation in psychology. He shows how some of these values have already been adopted by feminist and community psychologists. Given the prominence of psychology in contemporary society, The Morals and Politics of Psychology should be of interest to mental health professionals and their clients, as well as to people concerned with morality and social justice. |
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... ment to preserve the status quo . Prilleltensky forces us to confront our biases and our narrow understanding of the social world - whether our identification with management in industrial psychology , or our accep- tance of the belief ...
... ment to preserve the status quo . Prilleltensky forces us to confront our biases and our narrow understanding of the social world - whether our identification with management in industrial psychology , or our accep- tance of the belief ...
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... . They listened attentively and sympathetically to my doubts , fears , and excite- ment . Leslea Peirson , my student , research assistant , and editorial assis- tant , performed all her duties exceptionally well . Her xi Acknowledgments.
... . They listened attentively and sympathetically to my doubts , fears , and excite- ment . Leslea Peirson , my student , research assistant , and editorial assis- tant , performed all her duties exceptionally well . Her xi Acknowledgments.
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... ment that psychological discourse upholds the societal status quo . I discuss how the present state of social affairs is maintained by cultural and ideological means . These means inform , as well as benefit from , psychological ...
... ment that psychological discourse upholds the societal status quo . I discuss how the present state of social affairs is maintained by cultural and ideological means . These means inform , as well as benefit from , psychological ...
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... ment of social conditions by guarding the interests of the status quo ? An analysis of the moral , sociopolitical , and cultural values involved in psychological theories and practices will enable us to provide some answers to these ...
... ment of social conditions by guarding the interests of the status quo ? An analysis of the moral , sociopolitical , and cultural values involved in psychological theories and practices will enable us to provide some answers to these ...
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... ment is not only the most desirable , but the only possible civilized one . It should not surprise us to learn that the repertoire of stratagems uti- lized by dominant groups to secure their position of privilege 16 Psychology and the ...
... ment is not only the most desirable , but the only possible civilized one . It should not surprise us to learn that the repertoire of stratagems uti- lized by dominant groups to secure their position of privilege 16 Psychology and the ...
Inhoudsopgave
Psychoanalysis | 45 |
Behaviorism | 70 |
Humanism | 80 |
Cognitivism 888888 | 98 |
IndustrialOrganizational Psychology | 131 |
School Psychology | 150 |
PART III | 167 |
Psychology and Social Change | 187 |
Empowerment in Mainstream Psychology | 203 |
References | 223 |
Author Index | 267 |
2888 | 268 |
Subject Index | 277 |
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