135 6 Professional Ethics in Multicultural and International Context Michael J. Stevens It [a code of ethics] should be a grand statement of overarching prin- ciples that earn the respect of the public by reflecting the profession’s moral integrity. (Bersoff, 2003, p. 1) Contents Introduction 136 Values and Ethics 138 Codes of Ethics 140 American Psychological Association 141 General Statements and Principles 141 Competence 142 Professional Relationships 143 Confidentiality 144 Assessment and Diagnosis 144 American Counseling Association 145 General Statements and Principles 145 Competence 146 Professional Relationships 147 RT20937_C006.indd 135 RT20937_C006.indd 135 12/02/2008 20:07:03 12/02/2008 20:07:03