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Over time, a society’s perception of human rights changes. These
changes have often been the result of negative events that motivated
society to adapt its values in an attempt to avoid the occurrence of
similar incidents. In this paper, a current ethical issue that resulted
from repeated negative events will be explored in terms of how it
motivated the adaptation of the APA Ethics Code.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the
    rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
    rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
    assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the
    assignment.
  • Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the
    APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
    required but is not included in the total word count of the paper.
  • Support all statements with appropriate, contemporary research. Cite
    and reference at least two scholarly sources other than those in the
    module and assignment readings.

Directions:

Review the following:

  • American Psychological Association. (2009, August 5).APA Council of
    Representatives directs change in its ethics code to prevent so-called
    Nuremberg defense. APA News and Events.
  • American Psychological Association. (2010, February 24). American
    Psychological Association amends ethics code to address potential
    conflicts among professional ethics, legal authority, and organizational
    demands. APA News and Events.
  • American Psychological Association. (2010). Standard 1: Resolving ethical issues. Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct: 2010 amendments.

Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words that addresses the clarifications
to the APA position regarding human rights protection. Address the
following in your paper:

  1. What is the so-called Nuremberg defense? How did this influence the decision to clarify the APA Ethics Code?
  2. How does the new verbiage in the 2010 Ethics Code enhance the APA
    Council of Representatives’ resolution of 2007 and the referendum-based
    policy change of 2008 on the topic of human rights protection?
  3. Compare the current (2010) version of the Ethics Code to the 2002
    version. Does the current version reflect a socially improving society
    or a socially declining society? Why?