Professional Responsibility for Quantitative Psychologists: A Proseminar 

Psychology 208
Fall 1999

Brief Course Description

This proseminar section will provide a formal opportunity for students to begin a dialogue about issues related to professional responsibility and ethics in psychology, especially for researchers in quantitative psychology. Issues that will be covered in readings, discussion, and through class exercises include: Ethical codes for psychologists, issues surrounding testing and psychological assessment, ethical conduct in researching, supervising, and teaching, relating to others, special responsibilities for individuals with quantitative expertise, and engaging in contractual work for pay. In addition to weekly readings, students will be responsible for: (1) facilitating discussion for one class session; and (2) conducting an interview in which an ethical professional dilemma in psychology is discussed and preparing a critical analysis of the interview.

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