@article{ref1,
title="How organizational hunger may have contributed to the American Psychological Association's scandal over the ethics of torture",
journal="International journal of group psychotherapy",
year="2016",
author="Kleinberg, Jeffrey",
volume="66",
number="4",
pages="475-491",
abstract="The recent scandal over the American Psychological Association's (APA) change in ethical policy on torture has been reported by journalists and by a team led by an independent reviewer, a former federal prosecutor. Additional observations have been provided by current and former APA leaders and members at large posting on the APA website. There seems to be a consensus that the APA, through a corruptive subgroup, colluded with the United States Government to change the APA ethical standards to provide cover for the Department of Defense's &quot;enhanced interrogation&quot; of suspected terrorists. Examining the flawed decision-making process through a group dynamics lens, the author examines the extent to which corruptive motives and manipulative (if not deceptive) practices led to collusion and a policy inconsistent with APA values and mission. He also offers recommendations to other professional organizations as to how to avoid corruptogenic group processes.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0020-7284",
doi="10.1080/00207284.2016.1176482",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207284.2016.1176482"
}