A new ethical code of conduct was officially adopted by the APA in 2002, replacing the previous code that was adopted in 1992. There were a number of changes made, including altering the number and content of both general principles and ethical standards. Which of the following is NOT one of the five general principles in the 2002 code?

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Competence was one of the six general principles of the older code, but is not in the newer code. The principles were reworded and, in some cases, retitled for clarity and specificity.

A New Ethical Code of Conduct Was Officially Adopted by the APA