The American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct establishes five general principles. The principle called "Respect for People's Rights and Dignity" guides psychologists to eliminate discrimination based on:

1. Age
2. Gender
3. Gender identity
4. Race
5. Ethnicity
6. Culture
7. National origin
8. Religion
9. Sexual orientation
10. Disability
11. Language
12. Socioeconomic status