When conflicts occur among psychologists' obligations or concerns, they attempt to resolve these conflicts and to perform their roles in a responsible fashion that avoids or minimizes harm. Psychologists are sensitive to real and ascribed differences in power between themselves and others, and they do not exploit or mislead other people during or after professional relationships. They apply and make public their knowledge of psychology in order to contribute to human welfare. Psychologists are concerned about and work to mitigate the causes of human suffering. When undertaking research, they strive to advance human welfare and the science of psychology.
Psychologists try to avoid misuse of their work.
Psychologists consider the impact of adverse social, environmental and political factors in assessing problems and designing interventions. Psychologists work within the cultural setting to improve the welfare of all persons concerned, if there is a conflict between cultural values and human rights. Psychologists attend to as well as work to eliminate biases, prejudices, and discriminatory practices. Psychologists acknowledge relevant discrimnatory practices at the social and community level that may be affecting the psychological welfare of the population being served. We applaud the current efforts across the nation to have this crucial issue raised and addressed in a responsible and productive way.