Ethical Principles Flashcards
The Four Principles of the Universal Declaration.
I. Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples
II. Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
III. Integrity
IV. Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society
is the most fundamental and universally found ethical principle across geographical and cultural boundaries, and across professional disciplines.
Respect for the dignity of persons and peoples
PRINCIPLE I
Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples
It provides the philosophical foundation for many of the other ethical principles put forward by professions.
Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples
_ recognizes the inherent worth of all human beings, regardless of perceived or real differences in
social status, ethnic origin, gender, capacities, or other such characteristics. This inherent worth means that all human beings are worthy of equal moral consideration.
Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples
PRINCIPLE II
Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
involves working for their benefit and, above
all, doing no harm.
Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
It includes maximizing benefits, minimizing potential harm, and offsetting or correcting
harm.
Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
requires the application of knowledge and skills that are appropriate for the nature
of a situation as well as the social and cultural context.
Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
It also requires the ability to establish interpersonal
relationships that enhance potential benefits and reduce potential harm.
Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
It also requires adequate
self-knowledge of how one’s values, experiences, culture, and social context might influence one’s actions
and interpretations.
Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
PRINCIPLE III
Integrity
is vital to the advancement of scientific knowledge and to the maintenance of public confidence in
the discipline of psychology.
Integrity
is based on honesty, and on truthful, open and accurate
communications.
Integrity
It includes recognizing, monitoring, reporting, and managing potential biases, multiple relationships, and other conflicts of interest that could result in harm and exploitation of persons or peoples.
Integrity
PRINCIPLE IV
Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society
These responsibilities include contributing to the knowledge about human behavior and to persons’ understanding of themselves and others, and using such knowledge to improve the condition of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society.
Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society
include conducting its
affairs within society in accordance with the highest ethical standards, and encouraging the development of
social structures and policies that benefit all persons and peoples.
Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society
