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May 11, 1987
M E M O R A N D U M
TO : Members of the Task Force on Deceptive
and Indirect Methods of Persuasion and Control (DIMPAC)
FROM : Board of Social and Ethical Responsibility for Psychology (BSERP)
SUBJECT : Final Report of the Task Force
BSERP thanks the Task Force on Deceptive and Indirect
Methods of Persuasion and Control for its service but is unable to accept the report of
the Task Force. In general, the report lacks the scientific rigor and evenhanded critical
approach necessary for APA imprimatur.
The report was carefully reviewed by two external experts and two members of the Board.
They independently agreed on the significant deficiencies in the report. The reviews are
enclosed for your information.
The Board cautions the Task Force members against using their past appointment to imply
BSERP or APA support or approval of the positions advocated in the report. BSERP requests
that Task Force members not distribute or publicize the report without indicating that the
report was unacceptable to the Board.
Finally, after much consideration, BSERP does not believe that we have sufficient
information available to guide us in taking a position on this issue
The Board appreciates the difficulty in producing a report in
this complex and controversial area, and again thanks the members of the Task Force for
their efforts.
Enclosure
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