code of ethic psych preamble

• Ethics is at the core of every discipline. The Universal Declaration speaks of a common moral framework that guides and inspires Psychology practitioners worldwide towards the attainment of the highest ethical ideals in their professional and scientific work.
• 2. Psychology practitioners recognize that they carry out their activities within a larger social context. They recognize that the lives and identities of human beings and their natural and social environments. Psychology practitioners are committed to placing the welfare of the society and its members above self-interest. They recognize that adherence to ethical principles in the context of their work contributes to a stable society which in turn enhances the quality of life for all human beings.
• 3. The objectives of the Universal Declaration are to provide a moral framework and generic set of ethical principles for Psychology organizations worldwide as a means to: (a) evaluate the ethical and moral relevance of their Codes of Ethics; (b) guide the development or evolution of their Codes of Ethics; (c) encourage global thinking about ethics, while also encouraging action that is sensitive and responsive to local needs and values; and (d) speak with a collective voice on matters on ethical concern.
• 4. The Universal Declaration describes those ethical principles that are based on shared human values. It reaffirms the commitment of the Psychology community to help build a better world where peace, freedom, responsibility, justice, humanity, and morality prevail. The description of each principle is followed by the presentation of a list of values that are related to the principle. These lists of values highlight ethical concepts that are valuable for promoting each ethical principle.
• 5. The Universal declaration likewise articulates principles and related values that are general and aspirational rather than specific and prescriptive. Application of the principles and values to the development of specific standards of conduct will vary across culture, thus, must be able to recognize local or regional differences in order to ensure their relevance to local or regional cultures, customs, beliefs, and laws.
• 6. The significance of the Universal Declaration depends on its recognition and promotion by Psychology organizations at national, regional and international levels. Every Psychology organization is encouraged to keep this Universal Declaration in mind and, to propagate the same through teaching, education, and other measures to promote respect for, and observance of, its principles and related values in the various activities of its members.