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character and moral development  

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  • Character and moral development is the process of exploring, refining, and embracing the core values deemed necessary for survival in a culture. Exemplars of such values include compassion; caring and empathy for others and their feelings; honesty; respect for life; tolerance of differences; fairness and forgiveness; justice and a clear sense of right and wrong; spiritual sensitivity and faith; and altruism. [Source: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent; Character and Moral Development]

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