6 ECTS credits
180 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4020353EER for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
Four basic principles on professional ethics (respect, integrity, responsability and expertise), which constitute the basis of reflecting on ethics. Ethical reasoning and reflecting within the framework of ethical principles of psychologists and codes of conduct are illustrated and discussed using cases and with respect for patients, their acquaintances, the psychologist and society. Each of these principles is considered as a principle, a value and basic stance. Following topics are discussed in depth:
CONTENT
Further materials (slides, texts, cases, ...) are distributed using the electronic learning environment Canvas
- To recognize ethical problems in a presented case in function of the psychologist's professional relationship with those involved
- Identify relevant legislation on ethical issues in cases
- Differentiating between law, deontology and ethics
- Motivating the different action alternatives of a psychologist with regard to a case, taking into account those involved, themselves and society.
- Indicate how a psychologist can prevent situations as suggested in the case through preventive action and / or ethical reflection.
- To reflect critically
- Defend your own points of view in the interests of clients or patients
- Appreciating the consequences of ethical decisions, act upon it and take responsibility
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Written Exam (100%)
To pass this course, active participation and the creation of a portfolio are mandatory. The content of the portfolio will be explained during the lecture and in the supplementary course materials. It is permitted to use generative AI as a paraphrasing tool and brainstorming aid. Any use of generative AI must be properly referenced (see AI reference guide). If the student fails to submit a portfolio that meets the minimum requirements by the deadline, this will result in an "absent" final grade.
The use of AI during the exam is prohibited.
Exemption from this course may be granted based on a passed exam in a similar study component with the same number of credits in a university Master's program in psychology.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Psychology: Clinical Psychology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Psychology: Afstudeerrichting arbeids- en organisatiepsychologie (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Teaching in Behavioural Sciences: psychologie (120 ECTS, Etterbeek) (only offered in Dutch)