The aim of this course is to learn about ethical standards and regulations regarding applications of psychology and scientific research processes.
Course Content
This course contains; Foundations of ethical behavior,Applying Ethical Theories to Professional Standards of Conduct: An Overview of the APA Ethics Code and Turkish Psychological Association Ethics Code,Ethical issues in different kinds of research,Psychological research with non-human animals,Ethical Decision Making,Competence,Multiple Relationships and Professional Boundaries ,Informed Consent or Shared Decision Making,Confidentiality, Privileged Communications, and Record Keeping ,Life-Endangering Patients ,Forensic psychology,Assessment,Special topics in therapy ,Review.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. The student will be able to interpret main ethical theories in the history of ideas. S/he will be able to combine these theories with the principles of psychology profession. S/he will be able to apply these standards while doing scientific research. S/he will be able to think critically about ethical codes to develop them and s/he will know how not to act against the ethical codes in a therapeutic environment.
13, 19, 9
A, E
1.1. S/he will know main principles in the history of ethics, will apply these while practicing as a psychologist and will use ethical codes when doing scientific research.
13, 19, 9
A
2. S/he will be able to apply ethical codes set by international scientific councils to client-consultant relationships and scientific research processes.
10, 19, 9
A
2.2. S/he will be able to use ethical codes in psychology profession competently.
10, 13, 9
A
2.3. S/he will be able to follow ethical codes in scientific researches seeing the honour of humans and animal life as the main purpose.
10, 13, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Foundations of ethical behavior
2
Applying Ethical Theories to Professional Standards of Conduct: An Overview of the APA Ethics Code and Turkish Psychological Association Ethics Code
Recommended readings
3
Ethical issues in different kinds of research
Recommended readings
4
Psychological research with non-human animals
Recommended readings
5
Ethical Decision Making
Recommended readings
6
Competence
Recommended readings
7
Multiple Relationships and Professional Boundaries
Recommended readings
8
Informed Consent or Shared Decision Making
Recommended readings
9
Confidentiality, Privileged Communications, and Record Keeping
Recommended readings
10
Life-Endangering Patients
Recommended readings
11
Forensic psychology
Recommended readings
12
Assessment
Recommended readings
13
Special topics in therapy
Recommended readings
14
Review
Recommended readings
Resources
Psikologlar için Pratik Etik, Mentis Yayınları; Psikologlar için Etik Öğretim El Kitabı, Yeşim Korkut, Türk Psikoloji Derneği Yayınları
It will be notified when necessary.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
3
42
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
2
15
30
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
21
21
General Exam
1
32
32
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
167
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(167/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
ETHICS in PSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Duygu BUĞA
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Duygu BUĞA
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to learn about ethical standards and regulations regarding applications of psychology and scientific research processes.
Course Content
This course contains; Foundations of ethical behavior,Applying Ethical Theories to Professional Standards of Conduct: An Overview of the APA Ethics Code and Turkish Psychological Association Ethics Code,Ethical issues in different kinds of research,Psychological research with non-human animals,Ethical Decision Making,Competence,Multiple Relationships and Professional Boundaries ,Informed Consent or Shared Decision Making,Confidentiality, Privileged Communications, and Record Keeping ,Life-Endangering Patients ,Forensic psychology,Assessment,Special topics in therapy ,Review.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. The student will be able to interpret main ethical theories in the history of ideas. S/he will be able to combine these theories with the principles of psychology profession. S/he will be able to apply these standards while doing scientific research. S/he will be able to think critically about ethical codes to develop them and s/he will know how not to act against the ethical codes in a therapeutic environment.
13, 19, 9
A, E
1.1. S/he will know main principles in the history of ethics, will apply these while practicing as a psychologist and will use ethical codes when doing scientific research.
13, 19, 9
A
2. S/he will be able to apply ethical codes set by international scientific councils to client-consultant relationships and scientific research processes.
10, 19, 9
A
2.2. S/he will be able to use ethical codes in psychology profession competently.
10, 13, 9
A
2.3. S/he will be able to follow ethical codes in scientific researches seeing the honour of humans and animal life as the main purpose.
10, 13, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Foundations of ethical behavior
2
Applying Ethical Theories to Professional Standards of Conduct: An Overview of the APA Ethics Code and Turkish Psychological Association Ethics Code
Recommended readings
3
Ethical issues in different kinds of research
Recommended readings
4
Psychological research with non-human animals
Recommended readings
5
Ethical Decision Making
Recommended readings
6
Competence
Recommended readings
7
Multiple Relationships and Professional Boundaries
Recommended readings
8
Informed Consent or Shared Decision Making
Recommended readings
9
Confidentiality, Privileged Communications, and Record Keeping
Recommended readings
10
Life-Endangering Patients
Recommended readings
11
Forensic psychology
Recommended readings
12
Assessment
Recommended readings
13
Special topics in therapy
Recommended readings
14
Review
Recommended readings
Resources
Psikologlar için Pratik Etik, Mentis Yayınları; Psikologlar için Etik Öğretim El Kitabı, Yeşim Korkut, Türk Psikoloji Derneği Yayınları
It will be notified when necessary.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
