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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Pagina vii
... Society 4. Ideology and Psychology 5. Framework of Analysis PART II . CONTENTS THE POLITICS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISCOURSE 6. Psychoanalysis 7. Behaviorism 8. Humanism ix xi 3 15 30 2888 38 22 45 70 80 525 9. Cognitivism 10. Abnormal ...
... Society 4. Ideology and Psychology 5. Framework of Analysis PART II . CONTENTS THE POLITICS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISCOURSE 6. Psychoanalysis 7. Behaviorism 8. Humanism ix xi 3 15 30 2888 38 22 45 70 80 525 9. Cognitivism 10. Abnormal ...
Pagina 1
... society . This is a blind spot that neither consumers nor providers of psychological services should ignore . This part of the book places psychology in its sociohistorical con- text . Furthermore , it provides the necessary background ...
... society . This is a blind spot that neither consumers nor providers of psychological services should ignore . This part of the book places psychology in its sociohistorical con- text . Furthermore , it provides the necessary background ...
Pagina 3
... society . The subtitle defines the contents of the book more specifi- cally . By " psychological discourse and the status quo " I allude simply to the relationship between psychological theories and the current state of societal affairs ...
... society . The subtitle defines the contents of the book more specifi- cally . By " psychological discourse and the status quo " I allude simply to the relationship between psychological theories and the current state of societal affairs ...
Pagina 10
... society's values and norms . There is a con- spicuous discrepancy between the number of allegations made against psychology for its role in preventing social change and the detailed argumentation offered to support these accusations ...
... society's values and norms . There is a con- spicuous discrepancy between the number of allegations made against psychology for its role in preventing social change and the detailed argumentation offered to support these accusations ...
Pagina 12
... society ( as reflected in the statement that psychologists should " participate in the process of critical self - reflection of the discipline's place in society and in the development [ of ] ... ben- eficial societal functioning and ...
... society ( as reflected in the statement that psychologists should " participate in the process of critical self - reflection of the discipline's place in society and in the development [ of ] ... ben- eficial societal functioning and ...
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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