Multicultural Psychology: Multicultural Issues in Research and Testing

European American Standard

The concept that European Americans are the standard against which all others are measured, implying superiority for those closer to this standard and inferiority for those farther away.

Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence (Ethics of Research)

Attempting to benefit research participants while not harming them.

Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility (Ethics of Research)

Researchers carrying themselves professionally, establishing proper relationships with communities, and consulting with appropriate professionals.

Principle C: Integrity (Ethics of Research)

Researchers adhering to truthfulness and not cheating or making up data.

Principle D: Justice (Ethics of Research)

Psychologists ensuring research participants are treated fairly and with justice, and not venturing beyond their expertise.

Principle E: Respect for People