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Standards and Guidelines

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LAST VERIFIED 2026-10-01

The following standards and guidelines have been reviewed following the procedures detailed in Association Rule 30-8 Standards and Guidelines and approved by the APA Council of Representatives as APA policy. As these terms are used in APA policy, "standards" include any criteria, protocols, or specifications for conduct, performance, services, or products in psychology or related areas, including recommended standards. Standards are considered to be mandatory and may be…

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