Psychology of Attitudes and Values

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What is a value, as described in the content?

A type of belief, centrally located within one's total belief system, about how one ought or ought not to behave (correct)

A mental and neural state of readiness, organized through experience

A predisposition to act in a certain way

An estimation of the worth of an action, but not a belief

What do values reflect in an individual?

A person's career goals

A person's sense of right and wrong (correct)

A person's educational background

A person's sense of humor

What is an attitude, as described in the content?

A type of belief, centrally located within one's total belief system

A subjective preference for certain behaviors

A value that is physiologically determined

A mental and neural state of readiness, organized through experience (correct)

What is an imperative for organizational vision?

It must be based on the organization's core values Signup and view all the answers

What is a principle value?

A foundation upon which other values and measures of integrity are based Signup and view all the answers

What do shared values in an organization help with?

Making judgments and assessing probable outcomes of contemplated actions Signup and view all the answers

What is a value system?

A set of consistent values and measures Signup and view all the answers

What influences attitudes and behavior?

An individual's personal values Signup and view all the answers

What are some types of values?

Ethical/moral values, doctrinal/ideological values, social values, and aesthetic values Signup and view all the answers

What forms the basis for all types of values?

Personal values Signup and view all the answers

What determines some values, according to the content?

Physiological needs, such as avoiding physical pain Signup and view all the answers

During which period do personal values form?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What do personal values provide?

An internal reference for what is good Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between values and attitudes, according to the content?

Values may be viewed as a type of attitude, and attitudes may be viewed as a type of value Signup and view all the answers

What is the difficulty in defining values, according to the content?

It is very difficult to define values Signup and view all the answers

What do values help with in relation to common human problems?

Solving common human problems for survival Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Attitudes and Values

Attitudes are mental and neural states of readiness, influencing an individual's response to objects and situations.
Attitudes are organized through experience and can exert a dynamic influence on an individual's behavior.

Values

Values are a type of belief, centrally located within one's total belief system, about how one ought or ought not to behave.
Values are an estimation of worth of an action or an end-state of existence.
Values can be viewed as both a predisposition to act (attitude) and as an estimation of worth.

Types of Values

Ethical or moral values
Doctrinal or ideological values (religious, political)
Social values
Aesthetic values

Definition of Values

Values are broad preferences concerning appropriate courses of action or outcomes.
Values reflect a person's sense of right and wrong or what "ought" to be.
Values are important to or valued by an individual or an organization.

Formation of Values

Personal values form the basis for all types of values.
Values are formed during three significant periods:
- Imprint period (birth to 7 years)
- Modeling period (8-13 years)
- Socialization period (13-21 years)
Personal values provide an internal reference for what is good, beneficial, important, etc.
Values generate behavior and help solve common human problems for survival.

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This quiz assesses understanding of attitudes and values in psychology, including their definitions, influences, and relationships. It covers the concept of attitude as a mental state directing one's responses and values as central beliefs guiding behavior.