Part 1: Ethics Reflections
PSY10007 Reflections
Part 1: Ethics Reflections
Study 1
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Ethical Value and Principle:
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Study 2
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Ethical Value and Principle:
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Study 3
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Ethical Value and Principle:
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Study 4
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Ethical Value and Principle:
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Part 2: Competencies Reflections
APAC Level 1 (Foundational) Competency Name the Lecture(s), Tutorial(s) &/or Assignment(s) in which the competency was developed
Comprehend and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach, including the following topics: the history and philosophy underpinning the science of psychology *Type into this text box, it will expand as you type.
psychological health and well-being psychological disorders and evidence-based interventions perception motivation and emotion neuroscience and the biological bases of behaviour Apply knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals. Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate these in written and oral formats. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork Demonstrate self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in psychology. Please identify some generalisable professional and academic skills you have developed in this unit (150 words max):
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1242060518795001242060734060Assignment 2 Reflective Assignment
00Assignment 2 Reflective Assignment
06452914Brain & BehaviourOverview & Learning Objectives
This assignment will help you reflect on the ethical principles that guide psychological research, your progress towards developing the APAC Level 1 (Foundational) Competencies, and the key learnings of the unit.
For Part 1 of this assignment, Ethics Reflections, you will take part in research via the Research Experience Program (REP) and report on your experiences with specific reference to the four Values and Principles of Ethical Conduct as described in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research:
Research merit and integrity
Justice
Beneficence
Respect
The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research is available as a PDF on Canvas under the Assessment menu, or as a free download from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) website:
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/national-statement- ethical-conduct-human-research-2007-updated-2018You MUST read Section 1 of this document (at least).
Further instructions for completing this assignment are provided in the section on this handout titled Requirements and Grading Guide.
For Part 2 of this assignment, Competencies Reflections, you will reflect on the APAC Level 1 (Foundational) Competencies and the lectures, tutorials and/or assignments in which you worked towards each of these competencies. You will also reflect on any generalisable professional skills you have developed.
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06452914Essential Details
Due 11.55pm October 29, 2023
Submission is electronic through Turnitin (submission portal is accessed through Canvas).
You must observe the word count for each question
Any material beyond the maximum word count will not be assessed
The assignment MUST be submitted as a single document using the template provided.
The assignment is worth 25% of your final PSY10007 mark.
You can earn up to 5 marks for REP participation (i.e., 1 mark for every hour of research participation)
The 4 Ethics Reflections are each given a mark out of 4 (i.e., 16 possible marks)
The Competencies Reflections will be given a mark out of 4
Late Penalty: 10% of the achieved mark per working day. Submissions more than 5 working days late will receive zero marks.
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06452914Requirements & Grading Guide
Part 1. To complete the Ethics Reflections, you will choose 4 of the studies you participate in as part of the Research Experience Program (REP) and write a 150 word (max) reflection on how each of the studies addressed one of the Values and Principles of Ethical Conduct. Each report will address one value and principle only, so across the four REP studies, all four values and principles are addressed.
Part 2. To complete the Competencies Reflections, you will identify the lecture(s), tutorial(s), and/or assignment(s) in which you developed skills that build towards the APAC Level 1 (Foundational) Competencies. You will also need to reflect on generalisable academic and professional skills you have developed (150 words max).
The assignment submission must contain the components listed below and will be assessed against the descriptions provided.
Assignment Title Page (not marked but mandatory for submission)
The title page should include the title (Research Ethics assignment), your name, your tutors name, and the assignment due date (see page 54 in the Kauffman and Findlay writing psychology book and/or the example essay on Canvas for an example of what your title page should look like). You also MUST include the following statement acknowledging your understanding of the Universitys assessment policy and procedures:
"I declare that in submitting all work for this assessment I have read, understood and agree to the content and expectations of the assessment declaration."
Ethics Reflections: Study 1, 2, 3, 4
Provide the title of each study and the specific ethical value and principle you will address for each study in the spaces provided. For each study, in the box provided:
Describe how the study appeared to address your chosen ethical value and principle. This description must re-state in your own words what is meant by the ethical value and principle (i.e., when describing how the study meets the requirement of Beneficence, it must be clear what is meant by beneficence in the context of the National Statement. Include reference to the guidelines in your
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National Statement document (i.e., 1.1-1.13).
You may refer to multiple elements from within each ethical value and principle. For example, if you choose to focus on Justice, you can refer to all (or any) of 1.4a, 1.4b, 1.4c, 1.4d, 1.4e, 1.4f and 1.5
A template for the Ethics Reflections is provided in a fillable .docx file (PSY10007_Assignment 2 Reflections_Template_S2_2023.docx) on Canvas.
Competencies Reflections
You will need to:
Identify the lecture(s), tutorial(s), and/or assignment(s) in which you built towards the APAC professional competencies.
Identify any generalisable academic and professional skills that you developed in this unit.
A template for the Competencies Reflections is provided in a fillable
.docx file (PSY10007_Assignment 2 Reflections_Template_S2_2023.docx) on Canvas.
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06452914Grading Guide Part 1:
Participation # of REP studies completed /5
Study 1 Reflection:
Has the student demonstrated understanding of how the selected value or principle is applied in research and how it is distinct from the other values or principles?
Has a concrete example been provided of how the researchers did or didnot address the value or principle in this study? /3
Quality of Writing
Is the writing clear and concise? /1
Study 2 Reflection:
Has the student demonstrated understanding of how the selected value or principle is applied in research and how it is distinct from the other values or principles?
Has a concrete example been provided of how the researchers did or didnot address the value or principle in this study? /3
Quality of Writing
Is the writing clear and concise? /1
Study 3 Reflection:
Has the student demonstrated understanding of how the selected value or principle is applied in research and how it is distinct from the other values or principles?
Has a concrete example been provided of how the researchers did or didnot address the value or principle in this study? /3
Quality of Writing
Is the writing clear and concise? /1
Study 4 Reflection:
Has the student demonstrated understanding of how the selected value or principle is applied in research and how it is distinct from the other values or principles?
Has a concrete example been provided of how the researchers did or didnot address the value or principle in this study? /3
Quality of Writing
Is the writing clear and concise? /1
Grading Guide Part 2:
2 marks for being able to identify at least 1 lecture, tutorial or assignment in which skills were developed towards each competency listed.
064529142 marks for a reflection on generalisable academic or professional skills developed in this unit with examples from unit content.
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