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Nonmaleficence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An ethical principle requiring that psychologists avoid causing harm to clients in clinical or therapeutic situations.

AP course connection

Topic 5.5: 5.5 Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Unit 5

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