1. Ethical Considerations

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. American Psychologist (2002) 1060-1071