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What is the primary purpose of the General Principles mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the General Principles mentioned in the text?
- To establish enforceable rules for psychologists
- To inspire psychologists towards ethical ideals (correct)
- To impose sanctions on psychologists
- To guide psychologists towards personal gain
In the context of Principle A, what do psychologists strive to do?
In the context of Principle A, what do psychologists strive to do?
- Safeguard the welfare and rights of those they work with (correct)
- Minimize harm only to themselves
- Ignore conflicts of interest
- Maximize personal benefits
According to Principle A, what should psychologists be alert to and guard against?
According to Principle A, what should psychologists be alert to and guard against?
- Cultural differences
- Personal growth
- Economic stability
- Organizational factors (correct)
What is the contrasting feature of General Principles compared to Ethical Standards?
What is the contrasting feature of General Principles compared to Ethical Standards?
How should psychologists resolve conflicts among their obligations or concerns according to the text?
How should psychologists resolve conflicts among their obligations or concerns according to the text?
What should psychologists strive to be aware of according to the text?
What should psychologists strive to be aware of according to the text?
What is the focus of Principle B in the text?
What is the focus of Principle B in the text?
According to Principle C, what do psychologists strive to promote in the practice of psychology?
According to Principle C, what do psychologists strive to promote in the practice of psychology?
What is the central aspect of Principle D?
What is the central aspect of Principle D?
What does Principle E highlight as important for psychologists to respect?
What does Principle E highlight as important for psychologists to respect?
Which aspect is related to psychologists' responsibility according to Principle B?
Which aspect is related to psychologists' responsibility according to Principle B?
What do psychologists need to consider when deception may be ethically justifiable?
What do psychologists need to consider when deception may be ethically justifiable?
What does Principle D emphasize as important for psychologists to recognize?
What does Principle D emphasize as important for psychologists to recognize?
What does Principle C highlight as an obligation for psychologists when deception may be ethically justifiable?
What does Principle C highlight as an obligation for psychologists when deception may be ethically justifiable?
What does Principle E underline as important for psychologists to be aware of?
What does Principle E underline as important for psychologists to be aware of?
What do psychologists strive to contribute a portion of?
What do psychologists strive to contribute a portion of?
Study Notes
General Principles of Psychologists
- The primary purpose of the General Principles is to provide a broad framework for ethical decision-making.
Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
- Psychologists strive to do good and take actions that benefit others.
- Psychologists should be alert to and guard against maleficence, which means avoiding harm to others.
General Principles vs. Ethical Standards
- The contrasting feature of General Principles compared to Ethical Standards is that the Principles are aspirational and provide a broad framework, whereas the Standards are more specific and enforceable rules.
Resolving Conflicts
- Psychologists should resolve conflicts among their obligations or concerns by considering the General Principles and Ethical Standards.
Awareness
- Psychologists should strive to be aware of their own biases, values, and limitations.
Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility
- The focus of Principle B is on psychologists' responsibility to their clients, students, and the public.
- Related to this aspect is psychologists' responsibility to uphold professional standards.
Principle C: Integrity
- Psychologists strive to promote integrity in the practice of psychology.
- When deception may be ethically justifiable, psychologists have an obligation to consider the potential consequences and to plan for the possibility of deception.
Principle D: Justice
- The central aspect of Principle D is that psychologists recognize the importance of fairness and justice in their work.
- Psychologists need to recognize that their actions may have an impact on the distribution of resources and access to services.
Principle E: Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
- Psychologists respect the dignity and worth of all people, and the rights of individuals to autonomy, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Psychologists need to be aware of the importance of respecting people's rights and dignity, particularly in the context of research and practice.
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Test your knowledge of the general principles in psychology ethics. Understand the aspirational nature of general principles and their role in guiding psychologists toward ethical ideals of the profession.
