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.

Directions:
Write a paper (8 pages) in which you do the following:

Describe the ethical conflict in the scenario above.

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.)

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.)

Please use 8-10 peer-reviewed references (not books) within the five years of publishing.

Propose steps Research Psychologist A should take to avoid a similar situation in the future.

Select one of the treatment approaches below and provide a brief description of the treatment for a developmental disability that includes a discussion on evidence based practice (EBP) or best practice behind the treatment.  A total of two cited references are required, one discussing the EBP.

The student will submit a research paper on a topic related to aging (approved by the
instructor). The paper must be at least 8-10 pages double spaced in length and
documented in APA style. The title page and reference pages are NOT included in
the length requirement-the paper must be 8-10 pages of content. The student must
use at least eight scholarly references when researching the topic. Scholarly
references should primarily include scholarly peer reviewed articles. Specifically,
only two of the eight resources can come from alternative sources such as websites
(ending in .gov, .org, .edu. only) or other scholarly material; the other six resources
must come from scholarly peer reviewed articles (To find scholarly, peer-reviewed
articles it is recommended to use the university library database social work journals,
PSYCinfo, Medline, Ebscohost, or other databases with the option to limit search
results to scholarly, peer reviewed, full text material only). Textbooks may be used
for support, but not as a primary source. Please refer to the writing tips for the
research papers in the Introduction section of this course for detailed instructions on
acceptable resources and APA style.

Using the lesson plan you created, justify the activities and actions included in the lesson using theories and concepts from educational psychology.
You must make at least FOUR connections from areas in your lesson plan to theories/concepts from educational psychology using academic language.
You must cite ALL of your work using APA format (including in-text citations and a References page).
You must use at least THREE sources (yes, the textbook counts). You must remember to cite these and make sure they are credible (peer-reviewed).

Respond to the following prompt using concepts from educational psychology: What are some ways schools can create positive learning environments? What are some ways schools can encourage and help students manage their emotions productively? What are some pros and cons of these efforts by schools?

Create a research question in the field of psychology that you are interested in researching. Write questions clearly. Include a brief background of the problem you are proposing and why it is important to the field of psychology.
State the null and alternative hypothesis (in both words and statistical notation) need to address the research question.
Choose which statistical test would be used to conduct the study and support it with research.
Describe the type of data needs to be collected to conduct the study and what techniques are best for collecting data.
Use three to five scholarly resources

Definition of Assistive Technology (AT) and how a student qualifies for AT (discuss the Assistive Technology Act);
Explanation of how AT is used in assessment practices and progress monitoring
Description of the two assistive technology tools to aid with specific disabilities in the early childhood setting
Use 3 scholarly resources within your essay.

Create a Project Justification Statement

Content Criteria
Contain at least two paragraphs that convey the relevance of the over-arching topic in which the proposed research study is grounded.
Explain the research focus and its relationship to the discipline or field of study that supports the need for, or opportunity to, conduct the proposed project.
Describe the issue, situation, problem or opportunity that reinforces the need to implement the study.
Be thoughtfully supported with evidence from current literature that reinforces the relevance of the topic, as well as the importance of the general and specific problems.
Conclude with an explanation of how the intended outcomes of the project could be used to advance knowledge, understanding or practice in the discipline or field of study. 

here is the research topic of interest- looking to research by doing survey format of caregivers of children in mental/behavioral health facilities

    How does domestic and family violence prompt mental and developmental disorders in children?
    How does domestic and family violence affect the perception of depression and self-reporting behavior in children?
    How can the family unit be used as a treatment factor of childhood depression?

Assignment #1
This assignment MUST be typed, double-spaced, in APA style, and must be written at graduate-level English.

Use the reading assignments thoroughly in an integrative discussion. Remember to reference all work cited or quoted by the text author. You should be doing this often in your responses. If you use outside resources, they should support the text information, but not replace the text.

Respond to each question in – 1 page per question. Total assignments should be 3-5 pages plus a title and reference page.

 
1.    What is meant by the notion that mental illness is a social construction? How does cross-cultural research suggest that psychopathology is universal rather than a social construction?

2.    Discuss two ways that an evolutionary perspective expands our understanding of psychopathology.

3.    Describe twin studies and adoption studies. Explain how each type of study contributes to our understanding of the genetic and environmental foundations of behavior.

4.    Explain how what is known about the brain bases of memory and the reward system, enhance psychopathologists understanding of mental illness. How do these neuroscientific insights encourage a dimensional approach to psychopathology, rather than the traditional categorical one?

5.    What processes and brain structures are involved in the processing of social information, and what do these processes tell us about the role of social skills in our lives?

During Week Nine you should summarize your progress toward completion of the specific goals you identified for the 9-week term.  Use the space below to address the following:
What you have accomplished
What remains to be completed with respect to the goals you identified
Assistance or support you need from your Committee Chair or Committee members for successful completion or advancement of the identified work product(s)