Course Code & Number
PSY 460
Course Title
Ethics in Psychology
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: PSY 104 OR PSY 102
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Examination and discussion the value of empirical evidence, tolerance of ambiguity, ethical behaviors and standards. Principles and regulations in the fields of psychology and acquisition of ethical behavior in clinical and research settings.
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the values and standards that guide professional practice in psychology, including professional codes of conduct and philosophical ethical principles. Topics include confidentiality, multiple relations, informed consent, competence, professional boundries, integrity, cultural sensivity and respect.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Beginning the process of ethical acculturation by monitoring, detecting and solving ethical dilemmas of professional activities of psychology.
2. Balancing ethical standards with students' own background and cultural values.
3. Learning to make proper decisions about ethical issues in psychology research and practice using ethical codes of American Psychological Association (APA) and Turkish Psychologists' Association.
4. Gaining cultural sensivity towards minority groups (e.g. disabled, LGBT)
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Predict-Observe-Explain
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Drama/Roleplaying
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Self Evaluation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Case Analysis
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Asst. Prof. Yağmur Ar-Karcı
Student Workload:
| Workload |
Hrs |
| Course Readings |
44 |
| Debate |
5 |
| Field Trips/Visits |
5 |
| Hands-on Work |
10 |
| Exams/Quizzes |
10 |
| Resource Review |
5 |
| Case Study Analysis |
10 |
| Oral Presentation |
5 |
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