APA Ethics Code

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The APA Ethics Code is the set of professional ethical standards and guidelines that governs the conduct of psychologists and psychological practice under the American Psychological Association.

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instanceOf code of conduct
guidelines for psychologists
professional ethics code
aimsTo establish enforceable standards of conduct
guide psychologists toward the highest ideals of psychology
protect the welfare and rights of clients
protect the welfare and rights of research participants
provide a common set of values for psychologists
appliesTo members of the American Psychological Association
psychologists in professional psychological practice
psychologists who are APA-approved program participants
psychologists who use APA services
student affiliates of the American Psychological Association
characterizedAs aspirational in its General Principles
enforceable in its Ethical Standards
fullName Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct NERFINISHED
governs conduct of psychologists
hasComponent Ethical Standards
General Principles
hasGeneralPrinciple Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence NERFINISHED
Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility NERFINISHED
Principle C: Integrity NERFINISHED
Principle D: Justice NERFINISHED
Principle E: Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity NERFINISHED
influences institutional review board policies for psychological research
licensing board standards for psychologists in the United States
jurisdiction primarily United States
language English
publisher American Psychological Association NERFINISHED
subjectArea advertising and public statements
animal research
assessment and diagnosis
assessment and therapy ethics
competence of psychologists
confidentiality and privacy
consulting and organizational work
education and training
forensic activities
forensic practice ethics
multiple relationships and conflicts of interest
professional ethics in psychology
record keeping and fees
research ethics in psychology
research with human participants
resolving ethical issues
supervision of trainees
teaching and supervision ethics
therapy and intervention
usedBy APA Ethics Committee NERFINISHED
usedFor adjudicating ethics complaints against psychologists
guiding ethical decision making in psychology

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