Apa ethics code 2017

PA Code of Ethics Prinicples

There are five principles of the American Psychological Association (APA). Each was written to be a guideline for psychology professionals to follow to ensure decisions and advise given have the clients’ best interest in mind.

Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence – Psychology professionals make every effort to only benefit those they work with, and to do no harm. Psychologist take extra precaution to safeguard associates and others their work may effect, and resolve conflicts that occur in ways that minimize harm to those involved (American Psychological Association, 2017).

Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility – Psychology professionals establish and maintain trusting relationships with coworkers, stay aware of their professional responsibilities to their communities and society as a whole, and minimize conflicts of interest by upholding professional standards consulting other professionals when necessary (American Psychological Association, 2017).

Principle C: Integrity – Psychology professionals only report and promote accurate findings and support those colleagues in which do the same in their teachings and practice. Psychology professionals make efforts to keep promises and when techniques are used in which causes mistrust, a psychology professional must work to mend that trust, and do no harm (American Psychological Association, 2017).

Principle D: Justice – Psychology professionals understand that all persons, no matter what; are entitled to fairness and justice and should benefit from all psychology has to offer. Psychology professionals use and exercise reasonable judgment and are careful not to allow their potential biases to interfere with their work, and to only work within the boundaries of their competence (American Psychological Association, 2017).

Principle E: Respect for People's Rights and Dignity – Psychology professionals respect the dignity and worth of all people, no matter of culture, occupation, sexual orientation, race, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other factor, nor do they knowingly participate in activities that do (American Psychological Association, 2017).

In the case vignette, Dr. Qualm is facing ethical conflicts with the following principals. Principle A – psychology professionals have a responsibility to do no harm and to not their biases interfere with their profession. If Dr. Qualm does testify, Mr. Beastly may not be sentenced to death; and if he does not testify; he may be sentenced to death. Dr. Qualm is also facing an ethical conflict with Principle B could be affected by him not testifying, since he is an expert in the field.