Information Package

Program of Psychology (English 30%)

PSİ302

ETHICAL STANDARDS

Course Code
PSİ302
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They can interpret the concept of ethics in terms of psychology.
  2. They will be able to explain the ethical codes specific to the profession of psychology.
  3. They may not recognize the conflict areas in ethical dilemmas.
  4. They can associate ethical violations with ethical rules.
  5. They can identify, criticize and share ethical violations in case examples.
  6. They can perform their profession in accordance with ethical guidelines and follow their development.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe definition of ethical behavior in psychology, the historical development and necessity of ethical rules, examples of ethical dilemmas, ethical rules in psychology research, ethical rules in publications, ethical rules in psychotherapy, and ethical rules in public and private sector business environments were developed for psychologists in Turkey. ethical rules will be discussed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Description of the Course and Case Examples
2nd Week On Being Ethical
3rd Week Competence
4th Week Ethics Psychotherapy I: Obligations of Psychotherapists
5th Week Ethics Psychotherapy II: Obligations of Psychotherapists
6th Week Confidentiality
7th Week Ethics in Psychotherapy Practice: Multiple Relations
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Ethics in Psychotherapy Practice: Supervision
10th Week Ethics in Psychotherapy Practice: Research Ethics
11th Week Ethical principles in Animal Studies
12th Week Presentations of Students I
13th Week Presentations of Students II
14th Week Presentations of Students III
15th Week General Overview
Recommended or Required ReadingKoocher, G. P., & Keith-Spiegel, P. (2008). Ethics in psychology and the mental health professions: Standards and cases. Oxford University Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 5 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 16 16
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Performance Practice 5 5 25
Case Study Presentation 1 8 8
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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