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  1. Nov 2023
    1. In situations in which deception may be ethically justifiable to maximize benefits and minimize harm, psychologists have a serious obligation to consider the need for, the possible consequences of, and their responsibility to correct any resulting mistrust or other harmful effects that arise from the use of such techniques.

      It is funny how this section is titled Integrity, however, the use of deception for the greater good is encourage but with guard rails of course.

    2. This Ethics Code is intended to provide specific standards to cover most situations encountered by psychologists.

      The ethics code is a blueprint to navigate different situations psychologist would encounter but the phrase "cover most" leave room for a possibility that these professionals would be face with situations not addressed by the ethics code.