The Professional Psychologist’s Handbook

Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
The Context of Professional Psychology....Pages 3-15
Front Matter....Pages 17-17
The Development and Application of Standards of Practice for Professional Psychologists....Pages 19-75
Ethical and Professional Standards in Psychology....Pages 77-109
Standards for Psychological Measurement....Pages 111-140
Specialty Standards for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists....Pages 141-154
Front Matter....Pages 155-155
A Professional’s Guide to the American Psychological Association....Pages 157-184
The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology....Pages 185-200
Front Matter....Pages 201-201
Accreditation of Professional Training Programs in Psychology....Pages 203-221
Peer Review Systems in Psychology....Pages 223-245
Front Matter....Pages 247-247
Health Insurance and Third-Party Reimbursement....Pages 249-284
Licensing and Certification....Pages 285-337
Mental Health Law....Pages 339-422
Developmental Disabilities Law and the Roles of Psychologists....Pages 423-455
Malpractice Liability of Psychologists....Pages 457-491
Front Matter....Pages 493-493
The Psychologist as a Manager....Pages 495-537
Front Matter....Pages 539-539
Psychology, Professional Practice, and the Public Interest....Pages 541-598
Front Matter....Pages 599-599
The Changing and Creating of Legislation....Pages 601-620
Back Matter....Pages 621-779