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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
When something is ethically controversial, it means that there are differing opinions and debates about whether it is morally right or wrong to engage in a particular action or practice.
This term refers to the ethical principle of obtaining permission from individuals before conducting any psychological assessments or treatments.
Professional Boundaries: This term refers to the guidelines that psychologists follow to ensure they maintain appropriate relationships with their clients and avoid any conflicts of interest.