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BPS is the leading organisation for psychology in the UK, representing and promoting psychology, psychologists and the wider psychological professions. Find out about BPS membership, events, publications, networks, careers, resources and more.
Code of Ethics and Conduct - BPS
Dec 8, 2021 · The British Psychological Society (BPS) maintains a code of ethics and conduct for its members, which covers four primary ethical principles: respect, competence, responsibility and integrity. The code also provides additional guidance on human research ethics and practice for members undertaking activities on behalf of the BPS.
BPS Code of Human Research Ethics
Apr 5, 2021 · This code provides general principles for all research with human participants, based on the BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct. It covers the conditions, procedures and responsibilities of psychological research and aims to inform the professional and ethical judgement of researchers.
Guidelines and documents - BPS
The BPS Code of Human Research Ethics lays out a set of general principles that are applicable to all research contexts and which are intended to cover all research with human participants. It is one of the guidelines and documents that the BPS provides to inform and assist its members in the practical and professional application of psychology.
Find a psychologist | BPS
Search for a Chartered Psychologist offering services to the public in your area, or explore other directories of psychologists with specific specialisms and qualifications. The BPS cannot endorse or recommend individual members, but provides information to help you verify their background and experience.
How adverse childhood experiences shape our brains | BPS
Aug 15, 2022 · Like many psychologists I am fascinated by how early childhood experiences shape our adult selves, and in particular how these developmental experiences affect cognitive and brain development.
What is psychology? | BPS
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, and how it affects our everyday life and real-world issues. Learn about the different types of psychology, the career options, and the history of this field.
Directory of Chartered Psychologists | BPS
Search for a chartered psychologist in your area with the British Psychological Society (BPS) directory service. Note that the HCPC regulates practitioner psychologists in the UK and you should check their register before using their services.
Why (almost) everything you know about Milgram is wrong
May 15, 2018 · Stephen Reicher challenges the common view that Milgram's experiments show people are prone to obey orders and lose their agency. He argues that Milgram's own data and methods reveal more complexity and variability in human behaviour.
BPS Practice Guidelines (2017)
Jan 30, 2017 · A set of shared guidelines for practice for all applied psychologists, produced by a working group from various Member Networks and expert reference groups of the society. The guidelines aim to define good psychological practice, strengthen the identity of psychologists, benefit the public and members, and provide guidance on legal and regulatory issues.