Research Guides: PSYC 110 General Psychology: Ethics in Psychological Research

Find Articles on Ethics in Psychological Research

The Ethical Principles Paper requires students to find articles that support their position on the debate.

Search the library's Opposing Viewpoints database to find resources on ethics in psychological research. The database contains many resources including articles and Viewpoints.

Psychology Databases

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APA Ethical Principles

The American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct provides guidelines for ethical behavior in psychological activities.

PDF version of Ethical Principles of Psychologist and Code of Conduct.

Introduction and Applicability
Preamble
General Principles
Section 1: Resolving Ethical Issues
Section 2: Competence
Section 3: Human Relations
Section 4: Privacy and Confidentiality
Section 5: Advertising and Other Public Statements
Section 6: Record Keeping and Fees
Section 7: Education and Training
Section 8: Research and Publication
Section 9: Assessment
Section 10: Therapy