Psychologists try to eliminate the effect on their work of biases based on those factors, and they do not knowingly participate in or condone activities of others based upon such prej[r]
(1)ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGISTS AND CODE OF
(2)INTRODUCTION AND APPLICABILITY
provides a common set of principles and
standards upon which psychologists build their professional and scientific work in many roles: such as researcher, educator, diagnostician,
therapist, supervisor, consultant, administrator, social interventionist, and expert witness.
intended to provide specific standards to cover
(3)GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
Psychologists strive to benefit those with whom they work and take care to no harm In their
professional actions, psychologists seek to safeguard the welfare and rights of those with whom they
interact professionally.
Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility
Psychologists establish relationships of trust with
(4)GENERAL PRINCIPLES Principle C: Integrity
Psychologists seek to promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness in the science, teaching, and practice of psychology In these activities psychologists not steal, cheat or engage in fraud, subterfuge, or
intentional misrepresentation of fact.
Principle D: Justice
Psychologists recognize that fairness and justice
entitle all persons to access to and benefit from the contributions of psychology and to equal quality in the processes, procedures, and services being
(5)GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Principle E: Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
Psychologists respect the dignity and worth of all people, and the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination Psychologists are aware of and respect cultural, individual, and role differences,
including those based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic
(6)SECTION 1: RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES
Misuse of Psychologists' Work
Conflicts Between Ethics and Law, Regulations,
or Other Governing Legal Authority
Conflicts Between Ethics and Organizational
Demands
Informal Resolution of Ethical Violations Reporting Ethical Violations
Cooperating with Ethics Committees Improper Complaints
Unfair Discrimination Against Complainants and
(7)SECTION 2: COMPETENCE
Boundaries of Competence
Providing Services in Emergencies
Maintaining Competence
Bases for Scientific and Professional
Judgments
Delegation of Work to Others
(8)SECTION 3: HUMAN RELATIONS
Unfair Discrimination Sexual Harassment Other Harassment Avoiding Harm
Multiple Relationships Conflict of Interest
Third-Party Requests for Services Exploitative Relationships
Cooperation with Other Professionals Informed Consent
Psychological Services Delivered to or Through Organizations Interruption of Psychological Services
(9)SECTION 4: PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Maintaining Confidentiality
Discussing the Limits of Confidentiality
Recording
Minimizing Intrusions on Privacy
Disclosures Consultations
Use of Confidential Information for Didactic or
(10)OTHER SECTIONS
Section 5: Advertising and Other Public
Statements
Section 6: Record Keeping and Fees
Section 7: Education and Training
Section 8: Research and Publication
Section 9: Assessment
Section 10: Therapy
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