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Ethics Office. (1992, December 1). Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. American Psychological Association (APA). Retrieved August 14, 2011, from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx

This Ethics Code applies only to psychologists' work-related activities, that is, activities that are part of the psychologists' scientific and professional functions or that are psychological in nature. It includes the clinical or counseling practice of psychology, research, teaching, supervision of trainees, development of assessment instruments, conducting assessments, educational counseling, organizational consulting, social intervention, administration, and other activities as well.

Boaz, D. (2005, April 28). Cato Institute: Daily Commentary. Contract Out. Retrieved August 13, 2011, from http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=3751

This cite brings into the light the controversial rulings in the Virginia State House allowing private companies to extend health insurance coverage to members of employees' households other than spouses or dependent children. R. Black is quoted as saying the bill did not "mandate same-sex benefits" but he warned that the "ultimate objective is to mandate such benefits for same-sex partners," so legislators should not push the state down this slippery slope.

Browning, C. P. (n.d.). Psychotherapy with Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Clients. APA Division 31. Retrieved July 20, 2011, from www.apadiv31.org/Coop/PsychotherapyWithLGBClients

This paper provides information vital to effective to therapy practices with gender sensitive clients. Browning believes that recognizing the beliefs we may hold about LGB people, and replacing these beliefs with accurate information is essential in order to provide competent care.

Gartner, R., & Cohen, M. (1996). Homosexuality. The American Journal of Psychoanalysis, 6(1), 103-107.

This article provides case studies and examples of psychological issues faces by some persons in the homosexual community. The idea of this entry is to allow some views from persons who don't agree with the lifestyle.

Greene, B., & Herek, G. M. (1994). Lesbian and Gay Psychology: Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications.

This book explores issues relating to: the children of lesbians; internalized homophobia; lesbian and gay development; relationship quality of cohabiting couples; sexual pride and shame in lesbians; physical appearance; the impact of the feminist political movement; heterosexual attitudes; and boundaries in lesbian therapist-client relationships.

Hammond, J. (2006, March 1). Homosexuality is About Morality, Not Civil Rights or Discrimination. St. Petersburg Times, v (i), p. 2.

An entry pulled from a city newspaper, letter to the editor page. The letter noted shows there are