Practical Training on Ethics Committee Procedures and Psychological Assessment Tools Held at IGU Clinical Psychology Laboratory
A comprehensive training session focusing on the ethics committee application process and four different psychological assessment tools was held at the Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) Clinical Psychology Laboratory with the participation of intern students. The academic and practical training was conducted by Dr. Nurhan Naz, a faculty member from the Department of Clinical Psychology.
In the first part of the meeting, application forms to be submitted to the IGU Ethics Committee for an academic study—planned to be prepared with the contribution of intern students—were completed and evaluated according to relevant guidelines. During this process, students were informed about research ethics, informed consent of voluntary participants, confidentiality principles, data security, and academic responsibilities. It was emphasized that the ethics committee process is not merely a formal requirement but a cornerstone of reliability and social responsibility in scientific research.
The second part of the training focused on four different psychological assessment tools. First, the SCL-90 Symptom Checklist, used to screen for psychopathological symptoms, was introduced; its application was demonstrated with examples, and a collective analysis was conducted with participants to interpret the results. Following this, the Learning Styles Inventory, aimed at identifying individual differences in information acquisition and learning processes, was administered. After both tests, students had the opportunity to discuss clinical inferences based on the test results.
In the final part of the training, two assessment tools used for children and adolescents were introduced. Application principles of the Kinder Angst Scale, used to evaluate anxiety levels in children, were explained, while the ADHD Rating Scale was examined in relation to assessing attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Dr. Nurhan Naz provided detailed information on the norms, validity, reliability, and clinical use of each test.
The event aimed to both encourage students' active participation in the scientific research process and provide them with practical experience in psychometric tools. It also sought to instill ethical principles and assessment skills in a holistic manner. The training, conducted in a laboratory setting through an applied learning approach, contributed directly to the academic, ethical, and professional development of the interns.
This training session is also considered an important step in demonstrating the continuity of scientific and ethically grounded activities conducted within the IGU Clinical Psychology Laboratory.
The session took place on May 6, 2025, between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM at the Clinical Psychology Laboratory.
