APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2016, current as of 9/23)

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Reference Title: APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2016, current as of 9/23)
Author: American Psychological Association
Publication Type: Statement Promulgated By A Professional Group
Publication Date: 2016
Course Level: Advanced
Credits: 2
Price: $20.00
About This Course: This is the current, official code of ethics for psychologists, promulgated by the American Psychological Association. The test on this material emphasizes aspects of the Code relevant to industrial-organizational psychologists.
  1. Overview of this CE Home-Study Program
  2. Information About the Course
    1. Educational Objectives
    2. Target Audience
    3. Schedule
    4. Cost and Refund/Cancellation Policy
    5. Author Credentials
    6. Number of CE Credits Offered
    7. Location and Format
    8. Detailed Description of Program Material
  3. Conflict of Interest Statement

1. Overview of this CE program (top)

This home study course entails the independent study of the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2016), followed by the completion of a multiple-choice test on-line. Participants who receive a passing grade of 75% or higher on the test will receive 2 CE credits. In accordance with guidance from the APA CE office, we are limiting the number of chances to take the test to 2 times. Participants who fail the test may retake the test once at no additional charge, and receive CE credit if they do pass.

A copy of the reading for this course is available for free download at this website.

More detailed information on the content of this article is given in section 2h below.

APR Testing Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. APR Testing Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

2.a Educational Objectives (top)

Upon completion of this home study program, the participant will be able to:

  1. Explain the practical implications of the Introduction and Applicability statement, and the Preamble.
  2. Describe the fundamental difference between the General Principles and the Ethical Standards.
  3. Describe the specifics of each of the 10 Ethical Standards outlined in the code.

2.b Target Audience (top)

This CE program is intended for psychologists who hold a doctoral degree. The course may be taken by other interested professionals (e.g.,senior human resource executives and consultants; upper-level managers).

2.c Schedule (top)

Access to program registration and post-test is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

2.d Cost and Refund/Cancellation Policy (top)

The fee for this home-study program is $20, which is $10 per CE credit. The fee is fully refundable for 60 days or until the post-test is taken, whichever comes first.

A copy of the reading for this course is available for free download at this website.

2.e Author Credentials (top)

The 2016 APA Ethics Code was adopted at the meeting of the APA Council of Representatives.

2.f Number of CE Credits Offered (top)

Participants who complete this course by taking and passing the multiple-choice test will receive 2 CE credits.

2.g Location and Format (top)

This activity requires independent home-based study of the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2016). Following completion of the reading material, participants complete an Internet-based multiple-choice post-test on the article content.

2.h Detailed Description of Program Material (top)

Publication citation:

American Psychological Association. (2002). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. American Psychologist, 57, 1060-1073.

American Psychological Association. (2010). 2010 amendments to the 2002 “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.” American Psychologist, 65, 493.

American Psychological Association. (2016). Revision of ethical standard 3.04 of the “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” (2002, as amended 2010). American Psychologist, 71, 900.

From the Introduction and Applicability statement of the 2016 APA Ethics Code:

The American Psychological Association's (APA's) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct consists of an Introduction, a Preamble, five General Principles (A - E), and specific Ethical Standards. This Ethics Code applies only to psychologists' activities that are part of their scientific, educational, or professional roles as psychologists. Membership in the APA commits members and student affiliates to comply with the standards of the APA Ethics Code and to the rules and procedures used to enforce them.

3. Conflict of Interest Statement (top)

APR Testing Services (APR) has no known conflict of interest with respect to this CE program. APR has not received any commercial support for this CE program.