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Ethics in behaviour therapy: historical aspects and current status.

M S Rapp

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Ethical dilemmas in psychotherapy are common when values conflict. Behavior therapy faces unique ethical challenges, though not greater than other psychotherapies, requiring specific considerations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Psychology
    • Psychotherapy Ethics
    • Behavior Therapy

    Background:

    • Ethical problems in clinical practice emerge from conflicting clinician value systems.
    • Behavior therapy has historically faced criticism regarding ethical, moral, and legal issues.
    • These ethical challenges in behavior therapy are comparable to other psychotherapeutic practices but may differ in emphasis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address selected ethical dilemmas in general psychotherapy.
    • To outline novel ethical issues specific to behavior therapy practices.
    • To provide partial responses to complex ethical challenges in clinical settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of ethical literature pertaining to psychotherapy.
    • Analysis of common ethical dilemmas encountered in clinical practice.
    • Identification and discussion of unique ethical considerations in behavior therapy.

    Main Results:

    • Ethical problems in psychotherapy stem from competing values.
    • Behavior therapy's ethical issues are not unique in severity but differ in focus.
    • Selected ethical dilemmas in general psychotherapy and behavior therapy are presented.

    Conclusions:

    • Ethical challenges in behavior therapy are manageable and comparable to other therapies.
    • Understanding the nuances of behavior therapy ethics is crucial for clinicians.
    • Addressing ethical dilemmas requires a framework applicable to both general and behavior therapy.

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