The role of cognitive component in the formation of anti-corruption competence of students
This article is devoted to the description of the results of empirical and theoretical study of the component of anti-corruption competence. On the basis of the regulatory framework and the competence-based approach in psychological science, the author of this article formulates and gives the determination of the components of the anti-corruption competence. The author pays special attention on the cognitive component of anti-corruption competence. Besides this, the author reviews and analyzes studies on the component of corruption and anti-corruption interaction and their results, reflected in the works of Russian and foreign psychologists. After a brief presentation of the results of the theoretical analysis, the author provides empirical study, devoted to the research of the spontaneously formed knowledge about corruption and showed their influence on the formation of cognitive component of anti-corruption competence - the ability to recognize situations of corruption interaction. On the bases of the result the author concludes that the level of knowledge about corruption is low. Therefore, the creation of knowledge about corruption and the ability to recognize situations of corruption interaction are necessary and universal for future professionals in any field. The article emphasizes the possibility of practical application of the research results in different spheres of human activity.