Why is the study of ethics in psychology important?
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If all ethics are relative, why does psychology and other helping professions even bother with developing ethical codes?
Why is the study of ethics in psychology important? Is is only so we know the particular relative standards that our culture has somehow come up with?
Are there any values or standards in the field of psychology that would be appropriate in all cultures?
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Why is the study of ethics in psychology important and how is culture related?
Ethics are indeed relative to the culture being serviced but they are important to ensure the safety of the client. Ethics provide a code of conduct that providers are to follow and professional organizations, such as the American Psychological Association and American Counseling Association, use to help ...
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