Dr. B has been a consultant for the military for a number of years. He has recently been asked to consult in the development of new information-gathering processes for national security. What ethical dilemmas does Dr. B face?

What will be an ideal response?


The key points that should be covered are:
a. Review of the history of psychologists in this role
b. Discussion of the conflict between ethics and law
c. Address the question of would the position involve developing procedures that permit torture and other violations of human rights
d. Would Dr. B be in violation of Standard 1.02 and 1.03 if he accepts the position

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