Ethics

Question 1

When was the Ethical Standards or APA Code of Ethics published?

Answer 1

1953

Question 2

How many times was the APA Code of Ethics revised?

Answer 2

9 times

Question 3

When was the most recent edition of the APA Code of Ethics published?

Answer 3

2002

Question 4

How many amendments of the APA Code of Ethics were made?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

When were the two amendments of the APA Code of Ethics done?

Answer 5

2012

Question 6

What is aspirational?

Answer 6

General principles section describes an idea level of ethical functioning, or what to strive for.

Question 7

What is enforceable?

Answer 7

Ethical standards section includes rules of conduct that can mandate minimal levels of behavior and can be specifically violated.

Question 8

What are general principles?

Answer 8

1. Are aspirational in nature.

2. Intent is to guide and inspire psychologists toward the very highest ethical ideals of the profession.

Question 9

What are the APA Ethical Principles?

Answer 9

1. Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
2. Fidelity and responsibility
3. Integrity
4. Justice
5. Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity