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ethical guidelines and principles  

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  • Ethics is a term used to describe the guiding philosophies and/or moral values of a group or an individual. Although ethics are by definition theoretical in nature, they are the underlying principles that help guide the conduct of any given society, profession, or individual.This entry reviews important concepts for understanding the application of ethical principles to the practice of forensic psychology. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Ethical Guidelines and Principles]

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