Explanation should include the reasons for the existence of the ADAA Principles of Professional Ethics, as well as a discussion of the obligations outlined by the ADAA to enrich the profession.
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Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important for professional organizations to have a code of conduct?
- What general items are commonly found in the codes of conduct of professional organizations? How is a code of conduct different from a law?
- What is emotional intelligence, and how does it relate to ethics?
- What is the meaning of autonomy, confidentiality, societal trust, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, fairness, and veracity, and how do these concepts relate to professional ethics?