code-of-ethics-apa

Aspirational Nature: General Principles aim to inspire psychologists toward the highest ethical ideals rather than impose obligations or sanctions.
Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
- Strive to benefit those with whom they work and avoid harm.
- Safeguard the welfare and rights of clients and research subjects.
- Resolve conflicts responsibly to minimize harm, considering their own biases and influences.
Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility
- Establish trust-based relationships.
- Clarify professional roles and responsibilities to society and communities.
- Consult and cooperate with other professionals in the best interest of clients.
Principle C: Integrity
- Promote honesty, accuracy, and truthfulness in psychology.
- Avoid deception unless justified and manage resulting relational impacts appropriately.
Principle D: Justice
- Ensure fair access to psychological services for all individuals.
- Strive against personal biases affecting judgments and adhere to standards.
Principle E: Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
- Respect dignity, worth, privacy, and confidentiality of all individuals.
- Acknowledge cultural and individual differences and eliminate bias in practice.

Standard 1.01: Address misuse or misrepresentation of work promptly.
Standard 1.02: Differentiate conflicts between ethical codes and legal regulations, making efforts to resolve accordingly.
Standard 1.03: Handle conflicts between ethics and organizational demands by clarifying roles and commitments.

Standard 1.04: Seek informal resolution of suspected ethical violations directly with the involved parties.
Standard 1.05: Report serious violations that may harm individuals or organizations when informal resolution is not possible.
Standard 1.06: Cooperate with ethics committees and investigations, addressing confidentiality issues.

Standard 3.01: Avoid unfair discrimination in all professional activities.
Standard 3.02: Prohibit sexual harassment in professional settings.
Standard 3.04: Avoid harm and minimize risks toward clients and research subjects in their work.

Standard 9.01: Base assessments on sufficient data and document efforts made to obtain accurate evaluations.
Standard 9.03: Obtain informed consent for assessments and clarify the purpose, risks, and limits of assessments.
Standard 9.06: Take care to interpret assessment results accurately, reflecting valid information and individual differences.

Standard 4.01: Maintain confidentiality in treatment records, recognizing limits defined by law.
Standard 4.02: Smartly discuss and set boundaries regarding the limits of confidentiality with clients.
Standard 4.07: Ensure that disclosures only happen upon informed consent unless legally permitted otherwise.

Standard 5.01: Avoid false, deceptive, or fraudulent public statements about their scientific or professional work.
Standard 5.05: Do not solicit testimonials from vulnerable populations or clients.

Standard 6.01: Create, maintain, and secure records of professional and scientific work accordingly.
Standard 6.04: Maintain accurate billing and fee arrangements as early as feasible in the professional relationship.

Standard 7.01: Ensure training programs provide adequate knowledge and meet licensure requirements.
Standard 7.05: Allow students in training programs the option to choose their therapists outside the program.

Standard 8.01: Obtain institutional approval for research before commencing.
Standard 8.03: Secure informed consent from participants regarding recording of responses or interactions.
Standard 8.12: Take credit only for work to which authors have materially contributed.