| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY4061 | Ethics in Psychology | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞE MELTEM BUDAK |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to help students develop sensitivity towards ethical issues. Students will gain knowledge about the concepts such as professional ethics, ethics codes, ethical dilemma, ethical reasoning and ethical decision making, as and learn about Turkish ethics code & code for ethical procedures. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define ethics and ethical princples and rules in psychology 2. Compare and interpret ethics, ethical princples and rules in psychology 3. Apply ethical princples and rules to the different sub-areas in psychology 4. Analyse and interpret ethical cases |
| Systems of Morality, Ethics Turkish Code of Ethics (Turkish) Code for Procedures Professional Ethics, Professional Codes of Ethics EFPA Code of Ethics Ethical Reasoning Presentations |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | (Turkish) Code for Procedures | |
| 1) | Turkish Code of Ethics | |
| 1) | Systems of Morality, Ethics | |
| 2) | Professional Ethics, Professional Codes of Ethics | |
| 3) | EFPA Code of Ethics | |
| 4) | Ethical Reasoning | |
| 5) | Turkish Code of Ethics | |
| 6) | Turkish Code of Ethics | |
| 7) | Turkish Code of Ethics | |
| 8) | Review | |
| 9) | Turkish Code of Ethics | |
| 10) | (Turkish) Code for Procedures | |
| 11) | (Turkish) Code for Procedures | |
| 12) | (Turkish) Code for Procedures | |
| 13) | Presentations | |
| 14) | (Turkish) Code for Procedures | |
| 15) | Exam | |
| 16) | Final |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Korkut,Y. (2010). “Developing a National Code of Ethics in Psychology in Turkey: Balancing International Ethical Systems Guides with a Nation’s Unique Culture. Ethics & Behavior, 20 (3-4), 288-296. Türk Psikologlar Derneği Etik Yönetmeliği. (downloadable from TPA web site) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Etik Süreç Yönetmeliği. (downloadable from TPA web site) |
| References: | "." |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 20 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Midterms | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Final | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Total Workload | 139 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 1 |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 1 |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 1 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 1 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 5 |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | 3 |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 3 |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 2 |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |