HONOR AND PROFESSIONAL DIGNITY IN THE WORK OF A PSYCHOLOGIST

Abstract

DOI: 10.19251/rtnp/2020.12(15)

This article is a theoretical reflection relating to the professional practice of a psychologist. Effective activity of a psychologist requires high, professional
competence, but also high moral qualifications. In the latter context, we can talk about two specific properties, which are the dignity and honor of
a psychologist. In the context of historical interpretation, these properties are derived from the philosophy and culture of ancient Greece and have a very
long and varied tradition. Dignity and honor are assigned to human, personal culture, however, they must be subjected throughout their lives to the process
of upbringing and self-education of their own personality. The first part of the article analyzes the issues of honor in the work of a psychologist, and the
second part deals with the issue of personal dignity in the professional activity of a psychologist. Therefore, every psychologist faces the very difficult task of
constantly working on the shape of not only his personality, but also being an integral person. Addressing the issue of dignity and honor becomes something unusual for modern man, because the world rejects such values. He focuses on the effectiveness of his actions rather than on the efforts of his own formation.