Subcategories That Are Protected Within The Code Of Ethics In Psychologists

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The code of ethics was created to protect the public and the psychologist from any abuses that are the result of mishandling a situation (Prilleltensky, 1997). Physical, financial and emotional situations are all protected within the code of ethics (Prilleltensky, 1997). There are numerous subcategories that are explained and included in the ethics code ranging from the misappropriation of funds and/or billing procedures to the events that must occur during the termination of therapy (Prilleltensky, 1997). The code of ethics has specific rules regarding conflict of interest for both the psychologist and the client (Prilleltensky, 1997). Conflict of interest can be applied to a variety of situations such as the psychologist should not treat