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Question 4 • Psychology A

What is the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principle of Psychologists and Code of Conduct based upon?

Answer
A
The work of a dozen world-renowned philosophers and ethical savants.
B
The feedback of thousands of psychologists and their ethical struggles.
C
The regulatory power and authority of the United States Constitution.
D
The Hippocratic rules and guidelines of medical practitioners and surgeons.

Explanation

The APA’s ethics code reflects the professional experiences and ethical concerns of psychologists, informed by broad input from the field. It is not based on the Constitution or simply borrowed from medical oaths. Therefore, the correct choice is “The feedback of thousands of psychologists and their ethical struggles.”

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