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How does culture influence the relative nature of values?
How does culture influence the relative nature of values?
- It has no impact on values.
- It ensures all cultures prioritize values such as punctuality.
- It causes values to vary in significance, as some cultures may emphasize certain values over others. (correct)
- It dictates that values are universally interpreted the same way across all societies.
What does the subjective nature of values suggest about an individual's interpretation of beauty?
What does the subjective nature of values suggest about an individual's interpretation of beauty?
- Beauty has a universal definition that is not influenced by personal experiences.
- Beauty is solely determined by cultural standards.
- Beauty is perceived uniformly across all individuals.
- Beauty is open to individual interpretation and may vary based on personal preferences and cultural backgrounds. (correct)
In what way can honesty be described as an objective value?
In what way can honesty be described as an objective value?
- Honesty is primarily based on personal opinions.
- Honesty is only valued in Western societies.
- Honesty changes every few years.
- Honesty is universally accepted as a moral principle across various cultures and societies. (correct)
How does the hierarchical nature of values manifest in personal decisions?
How does the hierarchical nature of values manifest in personal decisions?
How is the value of respect typically transmitted from parents to children?
How is the value of respect typically transmitted from parents to children?
What is an example of gaining the value of environmental sustainability through being caught from various sources?
What is an example of gaining the value of environmental sustainability through being caught from various sources?
How do role models affect the process of value acquisition?
How do role models affect the process of value acquisition?
What does the personalistic nature of values suggest about adventure and security?
What does the personalistic nature of values suggest about adventure and security?
In what context do the opposing poles of the bipolar nature of values come into play?
In what context do the opposing poles of the bipolar nature of values come into play?
How does increased awareness affect values?
How does increased awareness affect values?
How might a society valuing collectivism influence an individual's personal values?
How might a society valuing collectivism influence an individual's personal values?
An art critic praises a painting for its technical skill but dislikes its emotional coldness. What aspect of values does this scenario highlight?
An art critic praises a painting for its technical skill but dislikes its emotional coldness. What aspect of values does this scenario highlight?
Which scenario illustrates how the value of knowledge and learning can be 'caught'?
Which scenario illustrates how the value of knowledge and learning can be 'caught'?
How do bipolar values manifest in debates about public policy?
How do bipolar values manifest in debates about public policy?
A country revises its environmental regulations to reflect new scientific findings on climate change. Which characteristic of values does this best represent?
A country revises its environmental regulations to reflect new scientific findings on climate change. Which characteristic of values does this best represent?
What does the personalistic nature of values suggest about conflict resolution?
What does the personalistic nature of values suggest about conflict resolution?
How does the objective nature of values relate to the establishment of human rights?
How does the objective nature of values relate to the establishment of human rights?
How does a family's emphasis on education demonstrate the hierarchical nature of values?
How does a family's emphasis on education demonstrate the hierarchical nature of values?
How does the value of 'honesty' become transmitted in a community?
How does the value of 'honesty' become transmitted in a community?
Which situation shows how values are acquired informally?
Which situation shows how values are acquired informally?
What role do admired public figures play in how values are copied and learned?
What role do admired public figures play in how values are copied and learned?
How might the prioritizing of 'stability' impact a person's openness to change?
How might the prioritizing of 'stability' impact a person's openness to change?
How do opposing views impact debates about the role of government?
How do opposing views impact debates about the role of government?
What accounts for changes in society's attitude toward gender equality?
What accounts for changes in society's attitude toward gender equality?
If a student decides to volunteer in a soup kitchen rather than spend time studying for an exam, what characteristic is illustrated?
If a student decides to volunteer in a soup kitchen rather than spend time studying for an exam, what characteristic is illustrated?
What does it mean to say that values are transmitted?
What does it mean to say that values are transmitted?
How does witnessing the effects of pollution firsthand influence values?
How does witnessing the effects of pollution firsthand influence values?
A child learns the value of empathy by observing how their parents show compassion. This shows that values are:
A child learns the value of empathy by observing how their parents show compassion. This shows that values are:
An individual may prioritize the value of adventure and exploration. This aligns with which concept?
An individual may prioritize the value of adventure and exploration. This aligns with which concept?
How do values demonstrate that they are bipolar?
How do values demonstrate that they are bipolar?
Flashcards
Values are Relative
Values are Relative
Values vary in significance based on cultural, societal, or individual perspectives.
Values are Subjective
Values are Subjective
Values are influenced by personal experiences, beliefs, and interpretations, making them open to individual interpretation.
Values are Objective
Values are Objective
Some values are considered objective truths or principles universally accepted by society.
Values are Hierarchical
Values are Hierarchical
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Values are Transmitted
Values are Transmitted
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Values are Caught from Various Sources
Values are Caught from Various Sources
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Values are Copied and Learned
Values are Copied and Learned
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Values are Personalistic
Values are Personalistic
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Values are Bipolar
Values are Bipolar
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Values are Dynamic
Values are Dynamic
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Study Notes
- There are 10 characteristics of values.
Values are Relative
- Significance or meaning can vary based on cultural, societal, or individual perspectives.
- Punctuality may be highly emphasized in one culture but considered less important in another where flexibility and adaptability are prioritized.
Values are Subjective
- Influenced by personal experiences, beliefs, and interpretations.
- Beauty can be subjective; different individuals can have varying opinions on what constitutes beauty based on their personal preferences and cultural backgrounds.
Values are Objective
- Some values are considered objective truths or principles universally accepted by society.
- Honesty is often regarded as an objective moral principle; truthfulness and integrity are commonly valued across cultures and societies.
Values are Hierarchical
- Values are organized, with some prioritized over others.
- In a person's value system, family might be valued above career success, indicating a hierarchical structure where familial relationships take precedence over professional achievements.
Values are Transmitted
- Passed down from generation to generation through socialization processes.
- These processes include family, education, religion, and media.
- Children learn respect from their parents through modeling behavior, explicit teachings, and reinforcement of respectful interactions.
Values are Caught From Various Sources
- Values acquired informally through observation, interaction, and immersion in different environments and social contexts.
- A person may adopt environmental sustainability after participating in community clean-up activities or witnessing the effects of pollution firsthand.
Values are Copied and Learned
- Individuals learn values by observing and imitating the behavior of significant others.
- Significant others include parents, teachers, peers, or role models.
- A child learns empathy by observing how their parents show compassion towards others in distress and replicating similar behavior.
Values are Personalistic
- Deeply personal and reflect an individual's unique beliefs, preferences, and life experiences.
- One might prioritize adventure and exploration due to their curiosity and desire for new experiences, differing from those who value security and stability.
Values are Bipolar
- Values exist on a spectrum with opposing poles.
- Individuals may hold preferences or attitudes toward one end of the spectrum over the other.
- Freedom is balanced against security, with some prioritizing personal liberties while others prioritize safety and protection.
Values are Dynamic
- Values can evolve, change, or adapt over time in response to new experiences, knowledge, and societal changes.
- A person's attitude towards gender equality may evolve as they become more aware of gender biases and societal inequalities, leading to shifting values towards greater gender equity.
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