Personal Values in Human Life
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What do personal values primarily reflect?

  • Objective measures of success
  • What people think and state about themselves (correct)
  • Inherited traits only
  • Cultural norms only
  • Which of the following best explains the influence of personal values on behavior?

  • They help express important values and achieve underlying goals. (correct)
  • They dictate all actions without exception.
  • They have no actual effect on behavior.
  • They are consistent across all cultures.
  • How are values shaped according to the content provided?

  • They are influenced by family, education, community, and society. (correct)
  • They are universal and the same for everyone.
  • They are entirely independent of social influences.
  • They are strictly determined by genetic factors.
  • Why is understanding personal values important?

    <p>It provides insight into human behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do self-reported values play in predicting behavior?

    <p>They reliably predict a wide range of attitudes and behaviors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of values?

    <p>They can only belong to individuals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accounts for individual differences in preferences for occupations?

    <p>Influence of external environment and personal values. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have personal values been explored in the last two decades?

    <p>Through a growing body of psychological research across cultures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which values are characterized more by managers compared to psychologists?

    <p>Power and Achievement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of work is heavily influenced by value congruency?

    <p>Work Satisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which values are likely to increase when an individual's work environment has low supervision?

    <p>Self-Direction and Openness to Change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does environmental complexity fail to explain in the context of occupational value differences?

    <p>Differences in self-enhancement and self-transcendence values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which occupational group is most associated with emphasizing security and conformity values?

    <p>Secretaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a minimal role in shaping values according to socialization processes?

    <p>University environments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the value-based self-selection process?

    <p>Individuals select professions based on their personal values. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Religiosity tends to negatively correlate with which of the following values?

    <p>Openness to Change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do personal values play in shaping prosocial behavior based on the studies mentioned?

    <p>They influence choices and decisions related to helping others. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which study focuses on altruistic leadership and its connection to personal values?

    <p>Values in authentic action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary finding from the research on values and helping behavior?

    <p>Values directly impact altruistic behaviors in various cultures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authors focused on the effects of values activation on decision making?

    <p>Verplanken and Holland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of model did Van Lange propose regarding social value orientation?

    <p>An integrative model assessing joint and equal outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect differentiates value-expressive from value-ambivalent behaviors?

    <p>The clarity of values in guiding actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is considered essential for understanding motivations behind prosocial behavior?

    <p>Personal values and motivations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant outcome of the intervention designed to enhance benevolence values?

    <p>Enhanced concern for the welfare of others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the studies mentioned in the content?

    <p>To explore the structural equivalence of values across different cultures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory is discussed in relation to religiosity and religious extremism?

    <p>Uncertainty-identity theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which study focuses specifically on Jewish identity and values?

    <p>Jewish identity, values, and religion in a globalized world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key finding in the meta-analysis regarding Schwartz's model?

    <p>Different religions show distinct value patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which construct is emphasized as central to understanding religion in many studies?

    <p>Prosocial character (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analysis is employed to study value priorities across religions?

    <p>Meta-analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cultural groups was studied in relation to their values and religiosity after the 9/11 attacks?

    <p>Muslim young adults in Belgium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common theme shared by many studies regarding values and religion?

    <p>The connection between values and personal identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is currently understood about the origin of personal values?

    <p>They are formed through a combination of genetic and social influences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective is NOT highlighted in the review regarding the origin of values?

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    What should future research focus on concerning values?

    <p>The biological grounding of values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social environments are mentioned as influences on the formation of personal values?

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    What aspect of value research has been recently emphasized?

    <p>The neuro-biological basis of values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are personal values suggested to be formed according to the review?

    <p>By genetic heritage and exposure to multiple environments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is less known concerning values according to the review?

    <p>The processes through which values are translated into behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two aspects of value research are highlighted for future exploration?

    <p>Values and their neuro-biological grounding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of benevolence values?

    <p>Motivating care for close others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does emphasizing benevolence values affect individuals' behavior?

    <p>It increases the likelihood of donating to causes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does priming participants with benevolence values have on their actions?

    <p>It increases their likelihood to volunteer or donate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In social dilemmas, what choice do individuals often confront?

    <p>Choice between cooperating at a loss or competing for gain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely to influence the likelihood of helping others?

    <p>The perceived importance of benevolence values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are social-dilemma games used by researchers?

    <p>To simulate real-life decision-making behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do individuals with strong benevolence values tend to do more often?

    <p>Participate in communal activities and support others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinct outcome of reading benevolence-related words in studies?

    <p>Heightened tendencies to donate or volunteer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Consequences of values

    The impact that personal values have on behavior.

    Values origins

    Values originate from both genetic and environmental influences.

    Phylogenetic perspective

    Focuses on the evolutionary history of values.

    Ontogenetic perspective

    Focuses on how values develop throughout an individual's life.

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    Neuro-biological grounding

    Proposed future research area linking values to brain processes.

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    Social environments

    Settings like family, school, and community that shape values.

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    Personal values

    Individual beliefs that guide behavior and decision-making.

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    Value research developments

    Recent advancements in understanding how values are formed.

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    Values

    Core beliefs that influence thoughts, attitudes, and decisions.

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    Pro-social behavior

    Actions intended to protect or enhance the welfare of others.

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    Benevolence values

    Values expressing motivation to care for close others.

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    Close others

    People with whom one has direct contact and relationships.

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    Distant others

    People with whom one has less direct contact, often outgroups.

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    Social dilemmas

    Situations where individuals choose between cooperating or competing with others.

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    Priming benevolence values

    Stimulating the importance of kindness to increase helpful behaviors.

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    Social-dilemma games

    Simulations that explore cooperation versus competition behavior.

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    Influence on Behavior

    Personal values predict attitudes, preferences, and actions.

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    Cross-Cultural Perspective

    Examines how personal values vary across different cultures.

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    Subjective Nature of Values

    Values are based on personal beliefs and perceptions.

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    Genetic Influence

    Genetics can shape the development of personal values.

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    Environmental Shaping

    Values are influenced by family, education, and society.

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    Collective Values

    Values that identify groups like nations or organizations.

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    Importance of Values

    Values determine individuals' attitudes towards various issues.

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    Altruistic leadership

    Leadership that prioritizes helping others and acting for the good of the community.

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    Values and behavior relationship

    The connection between individual values and the actions they undertake.

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    Motivated decision making

    Decision-making influenced by activated values and their centrality to the self.

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    Multiattribute evaluation

    An approach that assesses choices based on multiple criteria or attributes.

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    Social value orientation

    A person's preference for certain social outcomes like cooperation or competition.

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    Indirect reciprocity

    A form of altruism where helping others leads to being helped in the future, not necessarily by the same person.

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    Value-expressive behavior

    Actions that reflect an individual's values clearly to others.

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    Religiosity and Values

    Religiosity positively correlates with conservation values and negatively with openness to change.

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    Work Domain Importance

    The work domain is central to life, impacting identity and values.

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    Value Priorities by Occupation

    Different occupations emphasize different value priorities, e.g., managers value power.

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    Value Congruency

    Value congruency is the fit between personal values and workplace values, affecting satisfaction.

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    Occupational Influence on Values

    Occupational choices influence personal values and can change over time.

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    Workplace Characteristics

    Low supervision and varied tasks increase self-direction versus conformity values.

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    Value-Based Self-Selection

    Individuals choose occupations based on their value preferences.

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    Transgenerational Value Effects

    Value differences persist even in changing societies, influenced by occupation.

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    Structural Equivalence

    A concept referring to the similarity of values across different cultures despite variations in sampling.

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    Values Domain

    The broad area of study concerning personal and cultural values and their implications.

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    Uncertainty-Identity Theory

    A theory explaining how uncertainty increases reliance on social identities, influencing religiousness and extremism.

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    Value Priorities

    The ranking of values that people consider most important, influencing their behavior.

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    Religiosity as Identity

    The perspective that religiosity is a key component of an individual's identity and social interaction.

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    Cross-Cultural Psychology

    A field that examines how cultural factors influence human behavior and values.

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    Discriminating Value Patterns

    The distinct ways that different groups express and prioritize their values, particularly in relation to religiosity.

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    Meta-Analysis of Values

    A study method that combines results from multiple studies to identify trends in values and religiosity.

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    Study Notes

    Personal Values in Human Life

    • The construct of values is central to many fields in the social sciences and humanities.
    • Recent research explores the content, structure, and consequences of personal values across cultures.
    • Personal values are subjective, reflecting people's self-perceptions and desired goals.
    • Self-reported values predict various attitudes and behaviors, helping researchers understand human actions.
    • Values are broad, trans-situational goals—cognitive representations of motivational goals.
    • Values differ from other concepts like attitudes and specific goals as they are relevant in various situations.
    • Values are desirable goals; they reflect what people consider important and worthy.
    • Values are ordered hierarchically based on subjective importance.
    • People's value priorities frequently reflect a motivation to care for others.
    • The hierarchical arrangement distinguishes values from concepts like self-concept and attitudes.

    What Values Are

    • Values characterize both individuals and social collectives.
    • Values of social collectives represent collective goals.
    • Personal values act as broad, guiding principles that motivate actions and preferences.
    • Values influence behavior across various situations and timeframes.

    Why Do Some People Tend To Help Others

    • Values play a crucial role in determining individuals' attitudes and behaviors, including those related to helping others, occupations, and religious beliefs.
    • Values are shaped by a combination of genetic heritage and experiences in varied social environments.
    • Self-reported values predict a variety of attitudes, preferences, and behaviors. This understanding provides insight into human actions.

    The Content and Structure of Values

    • The number of possible values is substantial.
    • Rokeach's value survey identified 36 individual values.
    • Schwartz's theory organized values into a smaller set of underlying motivations.

    Consequences of Values

    • Self-reported values significantly affect people's attitudes, preferences, and overt behaviors.
    • Values are closely linked to people's identity, particularly in aspects like religiosity and career choices.
    • Values shape people's interactions with others (e.g., helping behavior).
    • Certain values correlate strongly with religiosity, indicating that individuals' religious beliefs are consistent with conservation and some other value systems.
    • Individuals act in ways that allow them to express their values and attain their goals.

    The Origins of Values

    • The phylogenetic perspective examines why cultural value hierarchies are similar across societies.
    • Group survival and the need for effective communication within groups shape value hierarchies.
    • The ontogenetic perspective explores how individual value priorities are developed.
    • Children develop distinct understandings of values relatively early in life.
    • Individual differences in values are rooted in both biological and social-cultural factors.

    Stability and Change of Values

    • Values are relatively stable over time, reflecting a core aspect of individuals' identities.
    • Major life changes and experiences (e.g., immigration or socializing in a new environment) can sometimes lead to changes in values and their priorities.
    • Values are less easily changeable than personality traits, reflecting their significance in individual identities.

    Concluding Remarks

    • Values are crucial to understanding human behavior, serving as a bridge between disparate psychological perspectives.
    • Values influence various aspects of human life, encompassing attitudes, feelings, and behaviors toward others and broader social contexts.
    • Understanding values facilitates grasping the motivational forces behind individuals' actions and choices and broad societal trends.
    • The development of values is a complex interplay of genetic inheritance, environmental influences, and cultural factors.

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