A GUIDE TO THE 2002 REVISION OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION'S ETHICS CODE

Dedication

Chapter 1: Background on the Ethics Code

The Regulation of Psychology

Purpose of Ethics Codes

APA Ethics Code Revision Process

Ethical Issues That Are Not in the Ethics Code

Chapter 2: Introduction and Applicability

Chapter 3: Preamble and General Principles

Preamble

General Principles

Beneficence and NonMaleficence

Fidelity and Responsibility

Integrity

Justice

Respect for People's Rights and Dignity

Chapter 4: Considerations When Reading the Ethical Standards

Disciplinary Grounds Against Psychologists

Strategy for Implementing Ethical Ideals

Aspirational Ethics and Supererogatory Obligations

Chapter 5: Enforceable Ethical Standards

1 Resolving Ethical Issues

2 Competence

3 Human Relations

4 Privacy and Confidentiality

5 Advertising and Other Public Statements

6 Record Keeping and Fees

7 Education and Training

8 Research and Publication

9 Assessment

10 Therapy

Chapter 6: Summaries of Specific Topics

General Themes

Roles of Psychologists

Other Issues

References

Appendices

Appendix A: APA Guidelines

Appendix B: Policy Statements From the APA Ethics

Committee

Appendix C: Definitions in the Ethics Code

Appendix D: Ethical Principles of Psychologists

and Code of Conduct 2002

Subject Index