In this assignment, you will address the ethical issues of this caseand will present options for resolving the ethical conflict. You willbe 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, & boundarydecisions in the course materials for this topic.
• Thisassignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior tobeginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectationsfor successful completion.
• In addition to those listed inthe assignment directions, this assignment benchmarks the followingwriting competencies: C7.1: Produce scholarly academic writing andC7.2: Demonstrate written logic, argument, and persuasiveness.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for theirwriting assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the StudentSuccess Center.
• You are required to submit this assignmentto Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student SuccessCenter.

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 conflictincluding the interpersonal perceptions and other considerationsthat influence the options. (Benchmarks: Relationships, Spiritand Self-Discovery C8.2: Evaluate changes in one's ability to beperceptive of others.)
3. Identify the preferred optionfor resolving the conflict, and explain why it is the best option.How does this option address the needs, potential, and motivationsof the involved parties? (Benchmarks: Relationships, Spirit andSelf-Discovery C8.3: Synthesize the potential and motivations ofself and others.)
4. Propose steps ResearchPsychologist A should take to avoid a similar situation in thefuture.