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Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence

Psychologists strive to benefit those with whom they work and take care to do no harm. In their
professional actions, psychologists seek to safeguard the welfare and rights of those with whom they
interact professionally and other affected persons, and the welfare of animal subjects of research.
When conflicts occur among psychologists' obligations or concerns, they attempt to resolve these
conflicts in a responsible fashion that avoids or minimizes harm. Because psychologists' scientific and
professional judgments and actions may affect the lives of others, they are alert to and guard against
personal, financial, social, organizational, or political factors that might lead to misuse of their
influence. Psychologists strive to be aware of the possible effect of their own physical and mental
health on their ability to help those with whom they work.
Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility
Psychologists establish relationships of trust with those with whom they work. They are aware of their
professional and scientific responsibilities to society and to the specific communities in which they
work. Psychologists uphold professional standards of conduct, clarify their professional roles and
obligations, accept appropriate responsibility for their behavior, and seek to manage conflicts of
interest that could lead to exploitation or harm. Psychologists consult with, refer to, or cooperate with
other professionals and institutions to the extent needed to serve the best interests of those with whom
they work. They are concerned about the ethical compliance of their colleagues' scientific and
professional conduct. Psychologists strive to contribute a portion of their professional time for little or
no compensation or personal advantage.
Principle C: Integrity
Psychologists seek to promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness in the science, teaching, and
practice of psychology. In these activities psychologists do not steal, cheat or engage in fraud,
subterfuge, or intentional misrepresentation of fact. Psychologists strive to keep their promises and to
avoid unwise or unclear commitments. In situations in which deception may be ethically justifiable to
maximize benefits and minimize harm, psychologists have a serious obligation to consider the need
for, the possible consequences of, and their responsibility to correct any resulting mistrust or other
harmful effects that arise from the use of such techniques.
Principle D: Justice
Psychologists recognize that fairness and justice entitle all persons to access to and benefit from the
contributions of psychology and to equal quality in the processes, procedures, and services being
conducted by psychologists. Psychologists exercise reasonable judgment and take precautions to
ensure that their potential biases, the boundaries of their competence, and the limitations of their
expertise do not lead to or condone unjust practices.
Principle E: Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
Psychologists respect the dignity and worth of all people, and the rights of individuals to privacy,
confidentiality, and self-determination. Psychologists are aware that special safeguards may be
necessary to protect the rights and welfare of persons or communities whose vulnerabilities impair
autonomous decision making. Psychologists are aware of and respect cultural, individual, and role
differences, including those based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national
origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status, and consider these
factors when working with members of such groups. Psychologists try to eliminate the effect on their
work of biases based on those factors, and they do not knowingly participate in or condone activities
of others based upon such prejudices.

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