General Principles

Question 1

What is General Principle A?

Answer 1

Beneficience and Nonmaleficence

Question 2

Describe What is Principle A:Beneficience and Nonmaleficence?

Answer 2

Psychologists strive to benefit those whom they work and take care to do no harm, including persons or animal subjects. Psychologists strive to be aware of the possible effect of their own physical and mental health on their ability to help those with whom they work.

Aspirational in nature and do not impose sanctions but intent is to guide and inspire psychologists.

Question 3

What is General Principle B?

Answer 3

Fidelity and Responsibility

Question 4

Describe what is General Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility?

Answer 4

Psychologists establish a relationship of trust with those with whom they work and are aware of their professional and scientific responsibilities to society and to specific communities in which they work. Psychologists strive to contribute a portion of their professional time for little or no compensation or personal advantage.

Question 5

What is General Principle C?

Answer 5

Integrity

Question 6

Describe what is General Principle C:Integrity?

Answer 6

Psychologists seek to promote accuracy, honesty, & truthfulness in science, teaching, and practice in psychology.

• Do not steal, cheat, or engage in fraud, subterfuge, or intentional misrepresentation of fact
• strive to keep their promises and avoid unwise or unclear commitments
• situations when deception may be ethically justifiable to maximize benefits and minimize harm, psychologists have a serious obligation to consider the need for, the possible consequences of, and their responsibility to correct any resulting mistrust or other harmful effects that arise from the use of such techniques.

Question 7

What is General Principle D?

Answer 7

Justice

Question 8

Describe What is General Principle D: Justice?

Answer 8

Psychologists recognize that fairness and justice entitle all persons to access to and benefit from contributions of psychology and to equal quality in the processes, procedures, and services being conducted by psychologists.

Psychologists exercise reasonable judgment and take precautions to ensure that their potential biases, the boundaries of their competence, and the limitations of their expertise do not lead to or condone unjust practices.

Question 9

What is General Principle E?

Answer 9

Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity

Question 10

Describe What is General Principle E: Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity?

Answer 10

-Psychologists respect the dignity and worth of all people and the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination.
-Psychologists are aware that special safeguards may be necessary to protect the rights and welfare of persons or communities whose vulnerabilities impair autonomous decision making.
-Psychologists are aware and respect cultural, individual, and role differences (e.g., age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture,etc.) and consider these factors when working with members of these groups.
Psychologists try to eliminate the effect of biases on their work and do not knowingly participate or condone activities of others based upon such prejudices.