The Achology Code of Ethics
The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to provide Achology members with a comprehensive set of ethical guidelines and best practices to uphold in their professional conduct. These standards aim to ensure consistency, integrity, and excellence in their day-to-day interactions and work.
Moral and Ethical Standards in Context
Ethical standards are the principles that help people make morally excellent decisions within their chosen profession, mitigate conflicts, and preserve the trust bestowed upon them by others. By upholding these standards, Achologists cultivate personal integrity, sincerity and trustworthiness, traits that are essential for fostering robust relationships and maintaining a positive reputation.
The Achology code of ethics is rooted in character-based morality and human virtue. While this is not common practice within the psychological industry, Achology encourages its members to follows Aristotle’s ancient teachings, emphasizing the practice of honesty, sincerity, integrity and genuineness as a way to develop strong moral character and make ethical decisions.
Origins of Ethical Standards and Conduct
Ethical standards have been ingrained in human civilization for millennia. Ancient civilizations, legal codes and religious texts provide us with the earliest recorded instances of ethical standards. As societies progressed, ethical standards evolved, shaped by the contributions of philosophers. Their insights have led to the development of ethical principles that continue to guide us today.
The Achology Code of Ethics promotes the unwavering practice of integrity among its members. By upholding this code of conduct, members can safeguard the trust others place in them, cultivate positive relationships, and make judicious ethical choices. Ultimately, this code of ethics empowers Achology members to excel as professionals and responsible citizens throughout society.
“Being virtuous is more than having a particular habit of acting, e.g. generosity. Rather, it means having a fundamental set of related virtues that enable a person to live, act and conduct themselves morally well.”
James F Keenan, Proposing Cardinal Virtues, 1995
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Achology Code of Ethics Training Course
Explore the Achology code of ethics training materials to gain a profound understanding of the significance we attribute to qualities like integrity and competency development.
The Role of an Ethically Minded Achologist – Here we explore the potential of a Achologist in terms of on how they can act as an example and role model for ethical excellence within society.
An Integrity ‘Health Check’ for Achology Members – The Achology Code of Ethics, and how it provides members with a standardised set of ethical guidelines regarding honesty, and integrity.
A Frame of Reference for Ongoing Character Development – Here we discuss ethical standards and why they are important in building relationships, protecting trust, and making wise decisions.
Personal Qualities for Positively Influencing People – Here we explore the impact of developing personal character traits such as honesty, sincerity, and genuineness in positively influencing others.
Introducing the Achology Code of Ethics
This Ethical Framework for Practitioners of Applied Psychology (EFPAP) is the main source of reference for decisions that are made in relation to matters of professional conduct. First published in 2021 by the Academy of Modern Applied Psychology, Achology Ltd, Dunnock House, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. KY118QE. You can download the full document below.
