Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5PSY 312Ethics in Research and Practice of Psychology3+0+03510.10.2023

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Psychology (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course will be aimed to learned ethical rules and practices in psychology.
Course Content The principle of Ethics in Research and Practice of Psychology
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Özlem Ersan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications
Course Notes American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS.
Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 5 % 20
Attendance 14 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
21
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 11 2 22
Assignments 5 10 50
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,96666666666667 149

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To help students to realize the communalities and the differences between the concepts of ethics, morality, and law. Student will learn the Codes of Conduct and Ethical Principles of APA, EFPA, and TPD.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
2 Introduction to Research Ethics for Psychologists American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
3 Ethical Theory and Principles American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
4 Professional Codes of Ethics American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
5 Research Methods: Subject Recruitment, Incentives American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
6 Informed Consent and Autonomy American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
7 Midterm Exam American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
8 Do No Harm: Nonmaleficience, Deception and Risks American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
9 Do No Harm: Nonmaleficience, Deception and Risks (continued) American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
10 Confidentiality American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications
11 Research with Vulnerable Populations American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
12 Personal and Sociopolitical Bias in Interpretation and Publication-Just Practice? American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
13 Ethical Issues in Research with Animals American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
14 Nurturing an Ethical Posture: Do Good American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
15 Warm up American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications
16 Final examination American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, Amended June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017). Posted on CANVAS. Israel, M. (2014). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Sage Publications

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 4 5 4 5
C1 5 5 5 3 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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