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code of ethics

a set of standards and principles of professional conduct, such as the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association. See professional ethics; standards of practice.

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observer memory

observer memory

an autobiographical memory that one remembers from the perspective of an outside observer. When retrieving an observer memory, the person sees himself or herself as an actor in the event. Also called third-person perspective memory. Compare field memory.