Benchmark – Dual Relationships Case Study

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.
· This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
· In
addition to those listed in the assignment directions, this assignment
benchmarks the following writing competencies: C7.1: Produce scholarly academic
writing and C7.2: Demonstrate written logic, argument, and persuasiveness.
· Doctoral
learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA
Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
· You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in
the Student Success Center.
Directions:
Write a paper (1,750-2,000
words) in which you do the following:
1. Describe
the ethical conflict in the scenario above.
2. Describe
the options for resolving the ethical conflict including the interpersonal
perceptions and other considerations that influence the options. (Benchmarks: Relationships, Spirit and Self-Discovery C8.2:
Evaluate changes in one’s ability to be perceptive of others.)
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? (Benchmarks: Relationships, Spirit and
Self-Discovery C8.3: Synthesize the potential and motivations of self and
others.)
4. Propose
steps Research Psychologist A should take to avoid a similar situation in the
future.

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