16 Questions
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
What do values reflect in an individual?
A person's sense of right and wrong
What is an attitude, as described in the content?
A mental and neural state of readiness, organized through experience
What is an imperative for organizational vision?
It must be based on the organization's core values
What is a principle value?
A foundation upon which other values and measures of integrity are based
What do shared values in an organization help with?
Making judgments and assessing probable outcomes of contemplated actions
What is a value system?
A set of consistent values and measures
What influences attitudes and behavior?
An individual's personal values
What are some types of values?
Ethical/moral values, doctrinal/ideological values, social values, and aesthetic values
What forms the basis for all types of values?
Personal values
What determines some values, according to the content?
Physiological needs, such as avoiding physical pain
During which period do personal values form?
All of the above
What do personal values provide?
An internal reference for what is good
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
What is the difficulty in defining values, according to the content?
It is very difficult to define values
What do values help with in relation to common human problems?
Solving common human problems for survival
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.
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.
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