Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

What is this about?

Principles and standards to guide psychologists to an ethical course of action and good professional conduct. Such ethical stnadards consist on enforceable rules to guide the conduct of psychologists and cover a variety of areas: clinical psychology, counseling, school practice of psychology, research, teaching, public service, forensic activities, among others.

Why is this important?

Psychology is commited to improve the condition of individuals and society. To do so, standards and principles are needed to encourage ethical behaviour in psychology professional practice.

For whom is this important?

All stakeholders in research

Other information

Who

American Psychological Association

When

2017