BPS (2018) Code of Ethics and Conduct

Question 1

Respect

Answer 1

Recognises the inherent worth of all human beings, regardless of perceived or real differences in social status, ethnic origin, gender, capacities, or any other such group-based characteristics. This inherent worth means that all human beings are worthy of equal moral consideration.

Question 2

Competence

Answer 2

Refers to their ability to provide those specific services to a requisite professional standard. Psychologist should not provide professional services that are outside their areas of knowledge, skill, training and experience

Question 3

Responsibility

Answer 3

Psychologists must accept appropriate responsibility for what is within their power, control or management. Awareness of responsibility ensures that the trust of others is not abused, the power of influence is properly managed and that duty towards others is always paramount

Question 4

Integrity

Answer 4

Includes being honest, truthful, accurate and consistent in one’s actions, words, decisions, methods and outcomes. Requires setting self-interest to one side and being objective and open to challenge in one’s behaviour in a professional context