Ethical Considerations

Ethical Principles of Psychologists American Psychological Association Guidelines (2002) A. Beneficience and Nonmaleficience B. Fidelity and Responsibility C. Integrity D. Justice E. Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity

Beneficience and Nonmaleficience As psychologists and students of psychology we are expected to maintain standards of ethical behavior, including: Concern for the welfare of the patient Avoidance of harm to the patient

Fidelity and Responsibility Uphold professional standards of conduct Clarify roles and obligations Accept responsibility for their behavior Manage conflicts of interest Consult with, refer to, or cooperate with other professionals and institutions

Integrity Promote honesty and truthfulness Do not engage in misrepresentation of fact

Justice Recognize that all persons are entitled access to and benefit from the contributions of psychology and to equal quality of the processes, procedures, and services being conducted by psychologists Recognize the boundaries of their competence to prevent unfair practices

Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity Respect the dignity and worth of all people Respect rights of privacy and confidentiality Are aware of and respect cultural, individual, and role differences

ETHICAL STANDARDS Resolving ethical issues Competence Human relations Reporting violations Competence Maintaining competence Human relations Sexual harassment Advertising Avoidance of false statements Record keeping Disposal of records Research debriefing Assessments release of test data Treatment Sexual intimacies with a patient

American Psychologist (2002) 1060-1071