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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03170021 Ethical Principles in Psychology 4 Autumn 7 3+0+0 3 5
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Düzeltici ve pozitif etik Etik davranışın temelleri Etik yaklaşımların mesleki davranış ve standartlara uygulanması Etik sorunlar karşısında karar verme Mesleki beceri, yeterlilik ve etik Mesleki sınırlar ve etik Gizlilik, kayıtların korunması ve etik Tehlikeli davranışlar ve etik Mesleki sorunlar ve etik Adli psikoloji ve etik Değerlendirme ve etik Psikoterapi sürecinde özel konular ve etik
Objectives of the Course
In this course, ethical principles, rules and problems in psychology research and practice are discussed. It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills to identify and resolve ethical violations and dilemmas in the fields of research, education, therapy and evaluation.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P6 Adheres to the ethical principles of competence/competence, beneficence and non-harm, responsibility, honesty, respect for human rights and non-discrimination accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association. 3
P7 Supports the field practices of professional subjects with trainings, workshops, conferences, symposiums, seminars, etc. that contribute to personal and professional development in line with the principle of lifelong learning. 3
P10 Has the ability to produce culturally specific practical solutions within the scope of community service by addressing the problems encountered in the light of scientific methods. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Understands and comprehends the ethical principles and commitments accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association and recognizes their significance. P.6.1 1
O2 Applies ethical principles and is aware of the obligation to adhere to these principles. P.6.2 1
O3 Demonstrates consciousness in implementing the principles of being beneficial, avoiding harm, and respecting human rights P.6.3 1
O4 Conducts in-depth analysis of ethical principles and commitments and applies them conscientiously. P.6.4 1
O5 Interprets ethical principles to develop new approaches and strategies in practice. P.6.5 1
O6 Combines honesty and non-discrimination principles to create an ethical approach. P.6.6 1
O7 Critically evaluates the principles of respecting human rights and taking responsibility. P.6.7 1
O8 Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. P.7.1 1
O9 Understands and comprehends the significance of addressing encountered problems and their importance within the scope of serving society. P.10.1 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 The concept of ethics, ethics in life and professional practice
2 Theories of ethics
3 Examination of the components of ethical problems
4 Comparative examination of EFPA and TPD ethical principles
5 Comparative examination of EFPA and TPD ethical principles
6 Comparative examination of EFPA and TPD ethical principles
7 Midterm Exam
8 TPD code of ethics in special fields
9 TPD code of ethics in special fields
10 TPD code of ethics in special fields
11 Identification of ethical problems, problem solving stages
12 Discussion and application of solutions to ethical problems
13 Student presentations
14 Student presentations
Textbook or Material
Resources Knapp, S.J. & Vande Creek, L.D. (2010). Psikologlar İçin Pratik Etik: Pozitif Yaklaşım. Çev.: M. Yılmaz, T.F. Karahan, S.B. Çelik, M.E. Sardoğan. (Orijinali, APA, 2006) Ankara: Mentis Yayıncılık. Türk Psikologlar Derneği Etik Yönetmeliği, TPD, 2014
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 14 14
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 14 14
Other 1 14 14
Total Work Load: 112
Total Work Load / 30 3,73
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P6 P7 P10
O1 Understands and comprehends the ethical principles and commitments accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association and recognizes their significance. 3 - -
O2 Applies ethical principles and is aware of the obligation to adhere to these principles. 3 - -
O3 Demonstrates consciousness in implementing the principles of being beneficial, avoiding harm, and respecting human rights 3 - -
O4 Conducts in-depth analysis of ethical principles and commitments and applies them conscientiously. 3 - -
O5 Interprets ethical principles to develop new approaches and strategies in practice. 3 - -
O6 Combines honesty and non-discrimination principles to create an ethical approach. 3 - -
O7 Critically evaluates the principles of respecting human rights and taking responsibility. 3 - -
O8 Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. - 3 -
O9 Understands and comprehends the significance of addressing encountered problems and their importance within the scope of serving society. - - 3