APA Ethics Code-

Ethics are an important concern in the field of psychology, particularly as it relates to

research and therapy. Working with patients and conducting psychological research
can pose a wide variety of ethical and moral issues that need to be addressed.

The APA ethics code provides guidance for professionals working in the field of
psychology so that they're better equipped with the knowledge of what to do when
they encounter some type of moral or ethical dilemma. Some of these are principles
or values that psychologists should aspire to uphold. In other cases, the APA
outlines standards that are enforceable expectations.

The Five Ethical Principles

Not all ethical issues are clear-cut, but the APA strives to offer psychologists guiding
principles to help them making ethical choices within their profession.

Principle A: Beneficence and Non-maleficence

The first principle of the APA ethics code states that psychologists should strive to
protect the rights and welfare of those with whom they work professionally. This may
include, participant or animals that are involved in research and experiments, the
clients they see in clinical practice and anyone else with whom they engage in
professional interaction.

This principle encourages psychologists to strive to eliminate biases, affiliations, and

prejudices that might influence their work. researcher should strive to benefit
society and take care to do no harm.

Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility

The APA also suggests that psychologists have a moral responsibility to ensure that
others working in their profession also uphold high ethical standards. This principle
suggests that psychologists should participate in activities that enhance the ethical
compliance and conduct of their colleagues.

For example- Serving as a mentor, taking part in peer-review, and pointing out
ethical concerns or misconduct.

Psychologists are also encouraged to donate some of their time to the

betterment of the community.

Principle C: Integrity

In research and practice, psychologists should never attempt to deceive or

misrepresent. In research, deception can involve fabricating or manipulating results
in some way to achieve desired outcomes. Psychologists should also strive for
transparency and honesty in their practice.
Principle D: Justice

In its broadest sense, justice relates to a responsibility to be fair and impartial. This
principle states that people have a right to access and benefit from advances that
have been made in the field of psychology. It is important for psychologists to treat
people equally.

Psychologists should also always practice within their area of expertise

and also be aware of their level of competence and limitations.

Principle E: Respect for People's Rights and Dignity

Researcher should respect the right to dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of those
they work with professionally. They should also strive to minimize their own biases
as well as be aware of issues related to diversity and the concerns of particular
populations. For example, people may have specific concerns related to their age,
socioeconomic status, race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or disability.

Ethical Standards
The 10 standards found in the APA ethics code are enforceable rules of conduct.
These standards tend to be broad in order to help guide the behavior of researcher
or psychologists across a wide variety of domains and situations. They apply to
areas such as education, therapy, advertising, privacy, research, and publication.

Resolving Ethical Issues

This standard of the APA ethics code provides information about what psychologists
should do to resolve ethical situations they may encounter in their work.

Competence

It is important that psychologists practice within their area of expertise.

Human Relations

This standard of the ethics code is designed to guide psychologists in their

interactions with others in the field. This includes guidelines for dealing with sexual
harassment, discrimination, avoiding harm during treatment, and avoiding
exploitative relationships (such as a sexual relationship with a student or
subordinate).

Privacy and Confidentiality

This standard outlines psychologists’ responsibilities with regards to maintaining

patient confidentiality.

.
Advertising and Other Public Statements

Psychologists who advertise their services must ensure that they accurately depict
their training, experience, and expertise. They also need to avoid marketing
statements that are deceptive or false.

Record Keeping and Fees

Maintaining accurate records is an important part of a psychologist’s work, whether

the individual is working in research or with patients.In terms of research, record
keeping involves detailing how studies were performed and the procedures that were
used. This allows other researchers to assess the research and ensures that the
study can be replicated.

Education and training

This standard focuses on expectations for behavior when psychologists are teaching
or training students. When creating courses and programs to train other
psychologists and mental health professionals, current and accurate evidence-based
research should be used.

Research and Publication

This standard focuses on ethical considerations when conducting research and

publishing results.

Assessment

Reseacher should obtain informed consent before administering assessments. They

should also take steps to ensure the privacy of those who have taken assessments.

Therapy

This standard outlines professional expectations within the context of providing

therapy. Areas that are addressed include the importance of obtaining informed
consent and explaining th process to participant.

That’s all from my side over to you riya!