Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

BHPY2003 Professional and Research Ethics in
Psychology
202309 Semester Year 2023/2024

Assignment Brief

Introduction This course will examine the ethics, obligations, and competence as a
professional in social science in general, and in psychology in particular. It
will look into the ethical dilemmas in work settings, as well as professional
behaviour and accountability.
Learning I. Explain the code of ethics in accordance with APA's Ethical
Outcomes Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
II. Analyze situations related to ethical practice of psychologists
in various professional roles.
III. Examine ethical course of actions in resolving ethical dilemmas.

Evaluation Coursework: 100% (60% overall grading)

● Assignment 1 (Written Assignment; 100 Marks to 30%)
● Assignment 2 (Presentation; 100 Marks to
30%) Final examination: 100% (40% overall grading)
 Assignment 1: Written Assignment (30%) (CLO1)

Course Code BHPY2003

Course Title Professional and Research Ethics in Psychology
Distributed On Week 1
Submission Date & Time 13 Dec 2023; Wednesday; 11:59pm (Week 4)
Submission Location Google Classroom
*This coursework is mapped to SDG 4 - Quality Education

Title Ethical Decision-Making and Personal Code of Conduct

Instructions / Requirements ● This is an individual assignment.

● Self-Reflection:
- You need to reflect on your personal ethical code and
values as future psychologists.
- Identify and discuss potential conflicts between
personal ethics and the APA's Ethical Principles.

● Written Reflection:
- Write a reflective essay discussing how your personal
ethical standards align or conflict with the APA's
Code of Ethics.
- Provide at least TWO examples or hypothetical
situations to illustrate these points.

● Discussion of Resolutions:
- Propose TWO strategies for addressing conflicts
between personal ethics and the APA's ethical
guidelines.
- Emphasize the importance of maintaining ethical
integrity in professional roles.

● This assignment must have evidence of reference to a

minimum of 8 reliable scholarly sources (peer-
reviewed journal articles or books - either textbooks or
the theorists as primary authors) and published within
2013-2023. Have your sources cited both in your
writing and the reference list at the end of the
assignment.

● Your report should consist of an introduction,

proposed strategies, and conclusion.
Length of Written Assignment
Format of Written Assignment
Plagiarism & Penalty for Late
Submission
Page limit: 3 - 5 pages
(Note: The minimum and maximum pages are only for the
content of the assignment; From the first paragraph until
the final paragraph)
● Times New Roman (Font size 12)
● Single line spacing within paragraphs
● Double line spacing between paragraphs
● 1” margins on all sides (Normal-2.54 cm)
● Page number located top right
● Paragraph indentation, pressing “Tab” key once
● Tables & Figures format based on APA 7th edition
● Citations and references using APA 7th Edition
● The arrangement of the written assignment is (1)
Cover Page, (2) Coursework Declaration, (3) Marking
Rubric, (4) Content, (5) References, (6) FULL Turnitin
Report, and (7) Plagiarism Statement Form
● Plagiarism is unacceptable; your
plagiarism percentage should be less than 24%.
● Late submission within 1 – 3 days (10 marks
deduction from total marks)
● Late submission within 4 – 7 days (20 marks
deduction from total marks)
● Late submission after 7 days (Reject coursework and
0 mark shall be awarded)
 Cover Page

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Department of Social Science
202309 Semester 2023/24
Title:

Tutorial Group:

Programme:

Course: BHPY2003 Professional and Research Ethics in

Psychology

Name: 1. Student ID: 1.

Lecturer: Ms. Nabilah Binti Mohd Yusoff

 COURSEWORK DECLARATION

Semester :

Course Code & Title : BHPY2003 Professional and Research Ethics in Psychology

Declaration

I/We confirm that I/we have read and shall comply with all the terms and conditions of Tunku

Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology’s plagiarism policy.

I/We declare that this assignment is free from all forms of plagiarism and for all intents and

purposes is our own properly derived work.

I/We further confirm that the same work, where appropriate, has been verified by anti-plagiarism

software Turnitin.

Student Full Name Student ID Student Signature Date

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
Marking Rubric for Assignment 1
Category Needs Improvement Satisfactory Excellent Marks

Introduction (20%) (0 – 5 marks) (6 – 14 marks) (15 – 20 marks)

● Fail to provide a ● Demonstrated lack of ● Demonstrated comprehensive
comprehensive description comprehensive description description of the personal
of the personal ethical code of the personal ethical code ethical code and values.
and values. and values. ● Thorough explanation on the
● No thorough explanation on ● Lack of thorough potential conflicts between
the potential conflicts explanation on the potential personal ethics and the APA's
between personal ethics and conflicts between personal Ethical Principles.
the APA's Ethical ethics and the APA's Ethical ● Able to provide sufficient details
Principles. Principles. to relate how personal ethical
● Unable to provide sufficient ● Showed some ability to standards align or conflict with
details to relate how provide sufficient details to the APA's Code of Ethics.
personal ethical standards relate how personal ethical ● Sufficient, clear, and relatable
align or conflict with the standards align or conflict examples given.
APA's Code of Ethics. with the APA's Code of ● Numbers of relevant evidence
● Insufficient, not really clear, Ethics. included to support ideas.
and relatable examples ● Some sufficient, clear, and ● Enough depth, details, clarity,
given. relatable examples given. and accuracy of self-reflection.
● No relevant evidence to ● Some relevant evidence
support ideas. included to support ideas.
● No depth, details, clarity, ● Some depth, details, clarity,
and accuracy of self- and accuracy of self-
reflection. reflection.
Needs Improvement Satisfactory Excellent
Category

(0 – 5 marks) (6 – 14 marks) (15 – 20 marks)

Strategy 1 (20%) ● No understanding and ● Lack of thorough ● Thorough understanding and
comprehensive proposed understanding and comprehensive proposed
strategies to address comprehensive proposed strategies to address conflicts
conflicts between personal strategies to address between personal ethics and the
ethics and the APA's ethical conflicts between personal APA's ethical guidelines.
guidelines. ethics and the APA's ethical ● Analytical and critical thinking
● Fail to show analytical and guidelines. shown in the quality of proposed
critical thinking in the ● Demonstrated lack of strategies for aligning personal
quality of proposed analytical and critical and professional ethical
strategies for aligning thinking shown in the standards.
personal and professional quality of proposed ● Accurate application of
ethical standards. strategies for aligning strategies and evidence.
● Mostly inaccurate personal and professional ● Relevant usage of strategies and
application of strategies and ethical standards. knowledge taught in this course.
evidence. ● Fairly accurate application ● Supported ideas with relevant
● Irrelevant usage of of strategies and evidence. evidence and justification.
strategies and knowledge ● Lack of relevant usage of
taught in this course. strategies and knowledge
● Fail to support ideas with taught in this course.
relevant evidence and ● Demonstrated lack of
justification. relevant evidence and
justification in supporting
ideas.
Strategy 2 (20%) (0 – 5 marks) (6 – 14 marks) (15 – 20 marks)
● No understanding and ● Lack of thorough ● Thorough understanding and
comprehensive proposed understanding and comprehensive proposed
strategies to address comprehensive proposed strategies to address conflicts
conflicts between personal strategies to address between personal ethics and the
ethics and the APA's ethical conflicts between personal APA's ethical guidelines.
guidelines. ethics and the APA's ethical ● Analytical and critical thinking
● Fail to show analytical and guidelines. shown in the quality of proposed
critical thinking in the ● Demonstrated lack of strategies for aligning personal
quality of proposed analytical and critical and professional ethical
 strategies for aligning
personal and professional
ethical standards.
● Mostly inaccurate
application of strategies and
evidence.
● Irrelevant usage of
strategies and knowledge ●
taught in this course.
● Fail to support ideas with
relevant evidence and
justification.
Category
Needs Improvement
Conclusion (10%) (0 – 3 marks)
● Mostly inaccurate ● Fairly accurate application ● Accurate application of
application of information
and evidence.
● Conclusion does not ● Conclusion fairly wraps up
effectively wrap up and
goes beyond restating
topics.
Needs Improvement
Category
Organisation and Language (0 – 3 marks)
thinking shown in the standards.
quality of proposed ● Accurate application of
strategies for aligning strategies and evidence.
personal and professional ● Relevant usage of strategies and
ethical standards. knowledge taught in this course.
● Fairly accurate application ● Supported ideas with relevant
of strategies and evidence. evidence and justification.
Lack of relevant usage of
strategies and knowledge
taught in this course.
● Demonstrated lack of
relevant evidence and
justification in supporting
ideas.
Satisfactory Excellent
(4 – 6 marks) (7 – 10 marks)
of information and information and evidence.
evidence. ● Conclusion effectively wraps up
and goes beyond restating
and goes beyond restating topics.
topics.
Satisfactory Excellent
(4 – 6 marks) (7 – 10 marks)
 (10%) ● Less than 50% of ● 51% - 80% of ● 81% - 100% of appropriateness
appropriateness of appropriateness of of grammar, spelling, and
grammar, spelling, and grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
punctuation. punctuation. ● The flow of paragraphs is well
● The flow of paragraphs not ● The flow of paragraphs is organized.
organized. fairly organized. ● Clarity and coherence in the
● No clarity and coherence in ● Lack of clarity and reflective essay.
the reflective essay. coherence in the reflective
essay.

Category
Needs Improvement Satisfactory Excellent

Format and Referencing (20%) (0 – 5 marks) (6 – 14 marks) (15 – 20 marks)

● Less than 50% correct use ● 51% - 80% correct use of ● 81% - 100% correct use of latest
of latest APA style in-text latest APA style in-text APA style in-text citation and
citation and referencing. citation and referencing. referencing.
● None of the in-text citations ● Few in-text citations appear ● All in-text citations appear in the
appear in the reference list. in the reference list. reference list.
● None of the references ● Few references listed in the ● All references listed in the
listed in the reference reference section appear in reference section appear in the
section appear in the in-text the in-text citations. in-text citations.
citations.
Total Marks (100%)
 Assignment 2: Presentation (30%) (CLO3)

Course Code BHPY2003

Course Title Professional and Research Ethics in Psychology
Distributed On Week 1
Submission Date & Time 15 December 2023; Friday; 11:59pm (Week 4)
Submission Location Google Classroom
*This coursework is mapped to SDG 4 - Quality Education

Instructions This is a group presentation.

● Case Study Selection:
- In groups of 4 or 5, each group selects one case study
that illustrates ethical dilemmas within diverse
psychological practices (e.g., therapy, research,
assessments) for in-depth analysis.

● Ethical Analysis:
- Each group needs to thoroughly analyse the ethical
issues presented in your chosen case study using the
APA's Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.
- Identify stakeholders, ethical considerations, potential
consequences, and conflicting principles.

● Resolution Proposal:
- Each group must develop and propose a viable and
ethically sound solution for the presented case study.
- Justify the proposed resolution using ethical principles,
professional guidelines, and theoretical frameworks.

● Presentation Preparation:
- Each group prepares a presentation to deliver in front of
the class. You must allocate specific time for each
section of the presentation:

Introduction: Overview of the case study and its ethical

challenges.
Ethical Analysis: Discussion on the identified ethical
dilemmas and their implications.
Proposed Solutions: Presentation and justification of
the resolution strategies.
Conclusion: Summarize key points and emphasize the
importance of ethical decision-making in psychology.

● Visual Aids and Engagement:

- The use of visual aids, such as PowerPoint, infographics,
or illustrative diagrams, to support the presentation are

Requirements of Presentation
Format of Presentation
Plagiarism & Penalty for
Late Submission
highly encouraged.
- Groups should engage the audience with activities,
discussions, or Q&A sessions to involve the class in the
ethical problem-solving process.
● Support EACH of the solutions with at least THREE
scientific findings published within 2013-2023 (journal
articles, government reports, or published conference
papers).
● Do not repeat the same scientific findings in explaining
the solutions.
● Form a group of 4 - 5 members for this assignment.
● Your group presentation should be around 20-30
minutes
● This assignment must have evidence of reference to a
minimum of 9 reliable scholarly sources (peer-
reviewed journal articles or books - either textbooks or
the theorists as primary authors) and published within
2013-2023. Have your sources cited both in your
writing and the reference list at the end of the
assignment.
● All students need to submit the complete presentation
slides on Google Classroom (in PDF format) in week 4
(15 Dec, Friday, 11:59pm), and Presentation sessions
will take place from Week 5’s first tutorial class to
Week 6 or 7 (depending on the group size) of the
semester.
● Tables & Figures format based on APA 7th edition
● Citations and references using APA 7th Edition
● The citations need to be placed at the end of sentences
or bottom right of the slides.
● The arrangement of the presentation submission is (1)
Cover Slide, (2) Coursework Declaration, (3) Marking
Rubric, (4) Presentation slides, (5) References in PDF
format, (6) FULL Turnitin Report, and (7) Plagiarism
Statement Form.
● Plagiarism is unacceptable; your Turnitin
percentage should be less than 24%.
● Late submission within 1 – 3 days (10 marks
deduction from total marks)
● Late submission within 4 – 7 days (20 marks
deduction from total marks)
● Late submission after 7 days (Reject coursework and 0
mark shall be awarded)
TAKE NOTE:

● Your presentation slides must include appropriate details.

● Each student MUST present at least 2 slides. Since this is a group work, each student
MUST contribute to the group work. If any student did not contribute (if proven), then 10
marks will be deducted for that particular student.
● The first slide of your group presentation must include and follow the details stated
in the appendix.

● Every presentation will be recorded and uploaded for submission.

● Wear at least semi-formal attire during your presentation.
● Number your slides/pages (handwritten page numbers will not be tolerated).
● Do not attach any articles with your assignment.
● Your citation must follow the LATEST APA 7th edition style. A reference
list must be provided on the last slide/page.
 Cover Page for Assignment 2

BHPY2003 PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH ETHICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

ASSIGNMENT 2: GROUP PRESENTATION - ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN
PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE: CASE STUDY ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION
STRATEGIES

Presenters:
Name of Member 1 (Reg ID of
Member 1)
Name of Member 2 (Reg ID of
Member 2)
Name of Member 3 (Reg ID of
Member 3)
Name of Member 4 (Reg ID of
 COURSEWORK DECLARATION

Semester :

Course Code & Title : BHPY2003 Professional and Research Ethics in Psychology

Declaration

I/We confirm that I/we have read and shall comply with all the terms and conditions of Tunku

Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology’s plagiarism policy.

I/We declare that this assignment is free from all forms of plagiarism and for all intents and

purposes is our own properly derived work.

I/We further confirm that the same work, where appropriate, has been verified by anti-plagiarism

software Turnitin.

Student Full Name Student ID Student Signature Date

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
Assignment 2- Group Presentation (Marking Rubric)
Category Needs Improvement
Introduction (0 – 6 marks)
(Group Work) ● Fail to provide a
20% comprehensive explanation of
the case study.
● No thorough understanding and ●
analysis of the ethical
dilemmas within the case
study.
● No analytical and critical
thinking.
● No relevant evidence and
examples used to support ideas.
Needs Improvement
Ethical Analysis (0 – 6 marks)
(Group Work)
20% ● No in-depth discussion on the ●
identified ethical dilemmas
and their implications
● No analytical and critical
thinking.
● No relevant evidence and
examples used to support ideas. ●
● No demonstration of
integration in scientific
findings pertaining to APA's ●
Ethical Principles and Code of
Conduct.
Needs Improvement
Proposed Solutions (0 – 6 marks)
Satisfactory
(7 – 13 marks)
● Demonstrated lack of
comprehensive explanation of
the case study.
Lack of thorough
understanding and analysis of
the ethical dilemmas within ●
the case study.
● Lack of analytical and critical
thinking.
● Few relevant evidence and
examples used to support
ideas.
Satisfactory
(7 – 13 marks)
Lack of in-depth discussion
on the identified ethical
dilemmas and their
implications
● Lack of analytical and critical ● Supporting ideas with relevant
thinking.
Few relevant evidence and
examples used to support
ideas.
Lack of demonstration of
integration in scientific
findings pertaining to APA's
Ethical Principles and Code
of Conduct.
Satisfactory
(7 – 13 marks)
Excellent Marks
(14– 20 marks)
● Comprehensive explanation of
the case study.
● Thorough understanding and
analysis of the ethical dilemmas
within the case study.
Analytical and critical thinking.
● Supporting ideas with relevant
evidence and examples.
Excellent Marks
(14– 20 marks)
● In-depth discussion on the
identified ethical dilemmas and
their implications
● Analytical and critical thinking.
evidence and examples.
● Demonstration of integration in
scientific findings pertaining to
APA's Ethical Principles and
Code of Conduct.
Excellent Marks
(14– 20 marks)
 (Group Work) ● No use of ethical principles and ●
20% guidelines in justifying the
proposed solutions.
● No clarity and coherence in
presenting the proposed
resolutions.
● No concise and coherent
presentation and justification of
the resolution strategies.
● Did not emphasize the
importance of ethical decision-
making in psychology.
Needs Improvement
Lack of ethical principles and
guidelines used in justifying
the proposed solutions.
● Lack of clarity and coherence
in presenting the proposed
resolutions.
● Lack of concise and coherent
presentation and justification
of the resolution strategies.
● Fairly emphasize the
importance of ethical
decision-making in
psychology.
Satisfactory
● Use of ethical principles and
guidelines in justifying the
proposed solutions.
● Clarity and coherence in
presenting the proposed
resolutions.
● Concise and coherent
presentation and justification of
the resolution strategies.
● Emphasize the importance of
ethical decision-making in
psychology.
Excellent Marks

Mechanics and Referencing (0 – 6 marks) (7 – 13 marks) (14– 20 marks)

(Group work) ● No evidence of the professional ● Demonstrated lack of ● Evidence of the professional
20 % presentation. professional presentation. presentation.
● Difficult to read and follow. ● Some are easy to read and ● Easy to read and follow.
● The flow of the presentation follow. ● The flow of the presentation
slides is not organized. ● The flow of the presentation slides well organized.
● No clarity of points presented. slides is fairly organized. ● Clarity of points presented.
● Not engaging presentation style ● Lack of clarity of points ● Engaging presentation style and
and ineffective use of visual presented. effective use of visual aids.
aids. ● Fairly engaging presentation ● Provide accurate in-slides
● Provide inaccurate in-slides style and effective use of citation and reference list
citation and reference list visual aids. according to APA format.
according to APA format. ● Provide few accurate in-slides
citation and reference list
according to APA format.
Needs Improvement Satisfactory Excellent Marks
Presentation and Delivery (0 – 6 marks) (7 – 13 marks) (14– 20 marks)
 (Individual Work) ● Fail to present comprehensive
20% coverage of the information.
● Fail to emphasize key points
well.
● Unable to hold the attention of
the audience with appropriate
eye contact, and always look
at the note.
● Speak with no fluctuation in
volume and inflection to
maintain audience interest.
● Unable to answer most of the
questions.
● Poor management of time and
presentation etiquette (e.g.,
attire, time control, and equal
allocation of tasks among
group members).
Name
Presenter 1 :
Presenter 2 :
Presenter 3 :
Presenter 4 :
Presenter 5 :
● Present lack of
comprehensive coverage of
the information.
● Fairly emphasize key points.
● Fairly holds the attention of
the audience with
appropriate eye contact, and
seldom looks at the note.
● Sometimes speak with
fluctuation in volume and
inflection to maintain
audience interest.
● Able to answer some
questions.
● Fair management of time and
presentation etiquette (e.g.,
attire, time control, and equal
allocation of tasks among
group members).
Group Work (80%) Individual Work (20%)
● Comprehensive coverage of the
information.
● Emphasize key points well.
● Holds the attention of the
audience with appropriate eye
contact, and seldom looks at
the note.
● Speaks with fluctuation in
volume and inflection to
maintain audience interest.
● Able to answer most questions.
● Proper management of time and
presentation etiquette (e.g.,
attire, time control, and equal
allocation of tasks among group
members).
Total marks (100%)