PSYC200 ETHICS IN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 3710200 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr BANU CİNGÖZ ULU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is an introduction to ethical issues inherent in the conduct of psychological research and practice. Topics on ethical issues and dilemmas relevant in different fields of studies, including therapy, clinical and organizational assessment, training, consulting, and forensic issues will be covered during the semester.
Course Content
This course is an introduction to ethical issues inherent in the conduct of psychological research and practice. Topics on ethical issues and dilemmas relevant in different fields of studies, including therapy, clinical and organizational assessment, training, consulting, and forensic issues will be covered during the semester.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following:
1. To help students realize the communalities as well as the differences between the concepts of ethics, morality, and law.
2. To familiarize students with the Codes of Conduct and Ethical Principles of APA, EFPA, and TPD.
3. To familiarize students with contemporary ethical and professional conduct issues facing psychologists as both researchers and practitioners.
4. To raise students’ consciousness concerning ethical issues and dilemmas.
5. To provide students with guidelines for evaluating and resolving ethical dilemmas.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline and to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service trainings, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics as well as the ability to present and disseminate research findings both orally and in writing | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English as well as preferably learning a third language | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Skills in independent and team work | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution