Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) in which you will address the ethical issues of this case and will present options for resolving the ethical conflict.

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Research Psychologist A has been conducting a study with human subjects for nearly a year. As a result, A has come to know Participant M quite well. The study is taking longer than expected, and some of the participants are leaving the study. Because of the nature of the working relationship with the participants, Research Psychologist A and Participant M have become interested in an intimate relationship. Since neither one wants to jeopardize the progress of the study, they agree to retain only a professional relationship for the duration of the study, and then to pursue an intimate relationship once the study is completed and the results have been published.

In this assignment, you will address the ethical issues of this case and will present options for resolving the ethical conflict. You will be required to consider individual perceptions as well as the needs, potential, and motivation of the involved parties when positing your resolution.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Review the 2010 APA Ethics Code.
• Refer to Pope, K. S. (n.d.). Dual relationships, multiple relationships, & boundary decisions in the course materials for this topic.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments.
• You are required to submit this assignment to TurnitIn.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) in which you do the following:

1. Describe the ethical conflict in the scenario above. (is thoroughly presented with rich detail).
2. Describe the options for resolving the ethical conflict including the interpersonal perceptions and other considerations that influence the options. (is thoroughly presented with rich detail.)
3. Identify the preferred option for resolving the conflict, and explain why it is the best option. How does this option address the needs, potential, and motivations of the involved parties?
4. Propose steps Research Psychologist A should take to avoid a similar situation in the future. (presented with rich detail and substantial support)

References:

American Psychological Association. (2010). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct: Including 2010 amendments. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx# (Read “Standard 1,” “Standard 3,” “Standard 5,” “Standard 8,” and “Standard 10.”)

Gottlieb, M. C. (1993). Avoiding exploitive dual relationships: a decision-making model. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 30(1), 41-48. doi:10.1037/0033-3204.30.1.41

Howells, K. (2014). The dual relationship – The Neophyte dilemma. Sport & Exercise Psychology Review, 10(3), 87-90. Retrieved from https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search…

Kitchener, K. S. (1988), Dual role relationships: What makes them so problematic? Journal of Counseling & Development, 67(4), 217–221. doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1988.tb02586.x

Laurenceau, J. P., Barrett, L. F., & Pietromonaco, P. R. (1998). Intimacy as an interpersonal process: The importance of self-disclosure, partner disclosure, and perceived partner responsiveness in interpersonal exchanges. Journal of personality and social psychology, 74(5), 1238 –1251. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.74.5.1238

Pope, K. S., & Vetter, V. A. (1992). Ethical dilemmas encountered by members of the American Psychological Association: A national survey. American Psychologist, 47(3), 397–411. doi:10.1037/0003-066x.47.3.397

Reis, H. T., & Shaver, P. (1988). Intimacy as an interpersonal process. In S. W. Duck (Ed.), Handbook of personal relationships (pp. 367-389). Chichester, England: Wiley.

Smith, D. (2003). Five principles for research ethics. PsycEXTRA Dataset, 34(1).56. doi:10.1037/e300062003-028

Toriello, P. J., & Benshoff, J. J. (2003). Substance abuse counselors and ethical dilemmas: The influence of recovery and education level. Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 23(2), 83-98. doi:10.1002/j.2161-1874.2003.tb00173.x