The Ethics Code: Preamble

Question 1

The Preamble states that the goals of the Ethics Code are “the ____________ and ______________ of the individual and groups with whom psychologists work,” as well as “the education of members, students, and the public regarding ethical standards of the discipline.”

Answer 1

• Welfare
• Protection

Question 2

Psychologists work toward increasing scientific and professional knowledge of _________________ and people’s understanding of ____________.

Answer 2

• Behavior
• Themselves

Question 3

The goal of psychologists is to _________________ of individuals, organizations, and society.

Answer 3

Improve the condition.

Question 4

Psychologists respect and protect __________ and __________ rights and the principles of freedom of inquiry and expression.

Answer 4

• Civil
• Human

Question 5

Psychologists engage in a ___________________, such as researcher, educator, diagnostician, therapist, supervisor, consultant, administrator, social interventionist, and expert witness.

Answer 5

Variety of roles.

Question 6

Psychologists make a personal commitment to ________________; they encourage the ethical behavior of others; and they consult with others regarding ethical problems.

Answer 6

Act ethically.