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For this 9 page paper, the writer was asked to create and discuss issues that could be viewed as a violation of the six principles of the APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The writer begins by listing those principles for the most recent edition and the 1992 version and also by citing the APA that states these principles are aspirational goals. The writer then reports brief descriptions of issues that could be perceived as violating those principles and what the psychologist who observes the issue should do about it. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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wording for the six major principles Principle 2003 1992 Principle A Beneficence and Nonmaleficence Competence Principle B Fidelity and Responsibility Professional and Scientific Responsibility Principle C Integrity Respect for
Peoples Rights and Dignity Principle D Justice Concern for Others Welfare Principle E Respect for Peoples Rights and Dignity Social Responsibility As we can see, some of the
names have changed as well as their position in the list from A to E. When discussing a possible breach of professional ethics in terms of the six General
Principles, it must be remembered these principles were not intended to be used in this way: General Principles, as opposed to Ethical Standards, are aspirational in nature. Their intent
is to guide and inspire psychologists toward the very highest ethical ideals of the profession. General Principles, in contrast to Ethical Standards, do not represent obligations and should not form
the basis for imposing sanctions. Relying upon General Principles for either of these reasons distorts both their meaning and purpose (American Psychological Association, 2003). This is the reason the six
principles have short descriptive explanations as to their meaning. It is the rather lengthy list of Ethical Standards that are more specific and that are applied when determining if a
psychologist has violated ethical standards. Competence or beneficence and nonmalfeacense is well-placed as the first principle. Ethical issues arise when a psychologist fails to keep up to date by attending
seminars and workshops, reading, and discussing best practices with colleagues. This is an issue that may be easier to identify by other psychologists than other issues. Crossing into areas
in which the psychologist has little or no experience is an act that can cause harm (Pope and Vetter, 1992). A very dramatic example would be the psychologist whose practice
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