BPS Ethics Guidelines

The BPS Ethics Guidelines provide a framework to help psychologists act responsibly and ethically in their work. They emphasize principles like respecting individuals’ rights and dignity, promoting integrity, and ensuring competence. The guidelines outline how psychologists should handle confidentiality, obtain informed consent, avoid harm, and conduct research ethically. Their goal is to ensure psychologists prioritize the well-being of those they work with while maintaining honesty and integrity in their professional conduct. Overall, the guidelines serve as a foundation for ethical decision-making in psychology practices and research.