APA Code of Ethics "These rules should do much more than help the unethical psychologist keep out of trouble; they should be of palpable aid to the ethical psychologist in making daily decisions. " —Nicholas Hobbs
�Five aspirational principles and ten standards that psychologists use to guide ethical decisions in practice, research, and education �In the event of a violation of the code of conduct, the APA may take action ranging from termination of the APA membership to the loss of licensure, depending on the violation �First written in 1953, last revised in 2010 APA Code of Ethics
I. Beneficence and nonmaleficence I. Fidelity and responsibility II. Integrity III. Justice IV. Respect for people's rights and dignity APA General Ethical Principles
1. Resolving ethical issues 6. Record keeping and fees 2. Competence 7. Education and training 3. Human relations 4. Privacy and confidentiality 5. Advertising and other public statements 8. Research and publication 9. Assessment 10. Therapy APA 10 Ethical Standards
�Conversion �Animal therapy Testing �Evidence-based �Psychologists practice involved in torture Ethical Controversies
�Task: Did did the Milgram and Zimbardo experiments conform to the Code of Ethics? 1 -page response �Go to the following website and upload the Code of Ethics �http: //www. apa. org/ethics/code/ APA Code of Ethics