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Explain the Doctrine of Double Effect in Your Own Words

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Explain the doctrine of double effect in your own words. Describe a possible counterexample to the doctrine of double effect. How do you think a defender of that doctrine would respond to your counterexample?


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Diagnostic System

An organized system employed by medical experts to detect, categorize, and diagnose various diseases and disorders.

DSM-III-R

The third edition, revised version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a publication for the classification of mental disorders.

Empirically-Based

Referring to methods or theories that are grounded in and supported by evidence gathered through observation, experimentation, or experience.

Theoretical Orientation

Refers to the underlying principles and guiding beliefs that psychotherapists adopt to understand clients and their problems, as well as to plan and undertake therapy.

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