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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... Philosophy of Adjustment . " Theory and Psychology , 4 ( 1 ) . Copyright ( 1994 ) Sage publications . Reprinted with permission . " Humanistic Psychology , Human Welfare , and the Social Order . " Journal of Mind and Behavior , 13 ( 4 ) ...
... Philosophy of Adjustment . " Theory and Psychology , 4 ( 1 ) . Copyright ( 1994 ) Sage publications . Reprinted with permission . " Humanistic Psychology , Human Welfare , and the Social Order . " Journal of Mind and Behavior , 13 ( 4 ) ...
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... philosophy , among others . The present study is intended to investigate only a small segment of the total machinery involved in social reproduction - that is , the messages to conform operating in psychological theories and practices ...
... philosophy , among others . The present study is intended to investigate only a small segment of the total machinery involved in social reproduction - that is , the messages to conform operating in psychological theories and practices ...
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... philosophy . Thus , in the case of capitalism , the specific ideological mechanisms employed are likely to " capitalize " on such themes as the possibility of self - improve- ment through self - help and the ability of science to solve ...
... philosophy . Thus , in the case of capitalism , the specific ideological mechanisms employed are likely to " capitalize " on such themes as the possibility of self - improve- ment through self - help and the ability of science to solve ...
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... philosophy of modern capitalism , manifests itself in the United States in the belief that American society contains opportunity for everyone to get ahead , to be successful , to reach the top . Even if these opportunities are not ...
... philosophy of modern capitalism , manifests itself in the United States in the belief that American society contains opportunity for everyone to get ahead , to be successful , to reach the top . Even if these opportunities are not ...
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... philosophical problems involved in this question , namely , what is the " good life " and the " good society , " an attempt will be made in chapter 13 to delineate some parameters for the discussion of such issues . However , the main ...
... philosophical problems involved in this question , namely , what is the " good life " and the " good society , " an attempt will be made in chapter 13 to delineate some parameters for the discussion of such issues . However , the main ...
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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