List and Briefly Explain the Seven Major Points in the American

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Essay

List and briefly explain the seven major points in the American Psychological Association's code of ethics for mental health professionals as they apply to clinical work. What is the overall objective of a code of ethics?

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Definitions:

Ecologically Vulnerable

Refers to ecosystems that are exceptionally sensitive to environmental changes or disturbances.

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon, and are typically found in living systems, often complex and varied in structure.

Organic Wastes

Biodegradable material that comes from plants or animals and can be broken down by other living organisms.

Oxygen

A chemical element, represented by the symbol O, essential for most life forms' respiration and is a component of air.