Module Code - Title:
SS6103
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PROFESSIONAL ISSUES AND ETHICS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
An understanding of the role of ethics, theory and evidence based research in applying psychology is a cornerstone of professional practice. The theory-practice nexus is the foundation of consulting and twinned with the efficacy of interventions, this enables change in different concepts. Ethical considerations are one of the challenges for practitioners and a grounding in the principles of ethics will prepare students for their further applied training in psychology. The goals of this module are to, guided by the three themes (theory-practice; stability-change & individual-context) to create the foundation for effective, ethical and reflective practice. The teaching will enable students to engage in a variety of activities to engage, promote and refine their practitioner skills
Syllabus:
Recent Theoretical and Therapeutic Models
Global Outcome Paradigm
Practice Based evidence vs. evidence based practice
The Practitioner-Client Therapeutic Alliance
Counseling, Attending and Listening Skills
Reflective Practice in Consulting
Assessment & Intake Interviews Techniques
When to Refer to Other Professionals
Training and Professional Development in Applied Psychology fields
Working with Diverse Populations
Teleconsulting
Comparison of Ethical codes (PSI/BPS/APA)
Media training and professional advocacy roles
Entrepreneurial cognition and developing your own practice
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Critically evaluate a broad range of cognitive-behavioural intervention strategies used in applied psychology
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of psychological assessment methods in different contexts
Recognise and discuss ethical and professional issues across a range of applied domains in psychology.
Explain and evaluate different theories underlying therapeutic interventions
Critique new emerging developments within both theory and applied practice
Synthesise and critique existing scientific literature and discuss the ramifications for future research in applied sport psychology
Exercise judgement in the value and appropriateness of different psychological assessments, strategies and techniques used in applied sport psychology
Consider professional and ethical issues that arise as part of the consultancy process
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Work effectively as part of a team in problem-solving activities.
Engage in reflective practice both on an individual and group basis.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Plan, organise and manage their applied tasks
Use IT to produce their case study report.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Seminars will provide students with the opportunity to build on and apply the lecture material and will encourage further discussion and student contribution
Practical exercises will include sessions in which students subsume the role of clients and practitioners and are evaluated on their interactive skills. They also provide workshops in group settings where they are provided with supervised experience.
The module is web supplemented.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Knapp, S. J. (2011)
APA handbook of ethics in psychology.
, Washington, D.C.: APA.
Knapp, S. J. & VandeCreek, L. (2012)
Practical Ethics for Psychologists: A Positive Approach (2nd ed.).
, Washington, D.C.: APA.
Murphy, S. (Ed.). (2012)
The Oxford Handbook of sport, performance psychology.
, Oxford: OUP.
Other Relevant Texts:
Gardner, F. & Moore, Z. (2006)
Clinical sport psychology
, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Nagy, T. F. (2010)
Essential Ethics for Psychologists: A Primer for Understanding and Mastering Core Issues
, Washington, D.C.: APA.
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Tadhg.MacIntyre@ul.ie