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 Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success
  Center.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,400 words not included citation) 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.