Ethics in Psychology

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This seminar will introduce the field of psychology and ethics. Specifically, this course will involve an in-depth exploration of the values and ideas that guide professional practice in psychology, including professional codes of conduct and philosophical ethical principles. Topics will include confidentiality, informed consent, competence, integrity, and respect. Through didactic lectures interspersed with discussions, students will articulate the history of ethical standards of psychology, ethical issues when working with clients and ethnical developments and issues when conducting research. Literature from a variety of disciplines including clinical, community, cross-cultural, and school psychology, epidemiology, public health, education and anthropology will be included. Fall; NY