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| Psychologists should use techniques that they are qualified by education or training to use. They should exercise judgment. They should take precautions to protect those with whom they work. |
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| Psychologists should promote integrity in teaching and research. They should be fair, honest, and respectful to others. They should make no false claims about their research. |
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| Professional and Scientific Responsibility |
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| Psychologists should clarify roles and obligations to the extent feasible. Their moral standards and conduct should not compromise or reduce public trust in psychology and psychologists. They should be concerned with their own and their colleagues’ ethical conduct. |
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| Respect for Peoples’ Rights and Dignity |
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| Psychologists should respect the fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of all people. They should respect rights to privacy, confidentiality,self-determination, and autonomy. They should not knowingly participate in, or condone, discriminatory practices. They should try to eliminate the effect of biases on their work. These include discrimination or biases concerning sex, race, religion, age, disability, language, national origin, and socioeconomic status. |
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| Concern for the Welfare of Others |
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| Psychologists should always consider the welfare and rights of human and animal participants. When conflicts arise, they should try to resolve them responsibly. They should avoid or minimize causing harm. They should not exploit or mislead others. |
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| Psychologists should be aware of scientific responsibility to the society in which they live and work. They should strive to advance human welfare and the science of psychology. They should avoid misuse of their work. |
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