The Morals and Politics of Psychology: Psychological Discourse and the Status QuoThis 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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... reflected upon the political character of social psychology and its failure to promote human welfare . While the critique mounted by these authors is pertinent to the general theme ... reflect on its place in 10 Psychology and the Status Quo.
... reflected upon the political character of social psychology and its failure to promote human welfare . While the critique mounted by these authors is pertinent to the general theme ... reflect on its place in 10 Psychology and the Status Quo.
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Psychological Discourse and the Status Quo Isaac Prilleltensky. sciences in its inability to reflect on its place in the social order , it will , in this unreflective stance , function as an apologist for the status quo " ( E. V. ...
Psychological Discourse and the Status Quo Isaac Prilleltensky. sciences in its inability to reflect on its place in the social order , it will , in this unreflective stance , function as an apologist for the status quo " ( E. V. ...
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... 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 changes ...
... 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 changes ...
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... reflect and influence the underlying social structure " ( p . 990 ) . In more specific terms , this book advocates the scrutiny of psychological theories and practices by examining implicit ideological assumptions supportive of the ...
... reflect and influence the underlying social structure " ( p . 990 ) . In more specific terms , this book advocates the scrutiny of psychological theories and practices by examining implicit ideological assumptions supportive of the ...
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Contents
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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