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What does Edward Spranger define as value?
Which aspect is NOT directly influenced by values according to the content?
What category describes personal approval or disapproval based on sensory experience?
How do values serve in relation to human behavior?
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Which of the following is true about the relationship between values and ethics?
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Study Notes
Understanding Value
- Value encompasses a set of standards or ideals that shape an individual's worldview, as articulated by Edward Spranger.
- Stephen Robbins defines value as a preferred mode of conduct or end state that is socially or personally preferable to its opposite.
Characteristics of Value
- Represents aspects regarded as worthy or desirable, shaping perceptions of goodness.
- Influences the development of personal character and thought processes.
- Integral to understanding personality, perception, and attitudes of individuals.
- Values are adopted from cultural contexts and serve as fundamental guides for human behavior.
Role of Values
- Serve as motivators, driving individuals to act in specific ways based on their beliefs.
- Establish accepted standards of right and wrong, helping distinguish between ethical and non-ethical judgments.
Value Judgments
- Value judgments may not always be classified as ethical, implying a distinction between personal values and ethical considerations.
Categories of Values
- Aesthetics: Relates to personal approval or disapproval based on sensory experiences (sight, smell, touch, hearing, taste).
- Etiquette: Concerns social approvals or disapprovals regarding actions deemed relatively trivial.
- Technique: Refers to the proper or "right" ways of performing tasks or actions.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of values as defined by notable theorists like Edward Spranger and Stephen Robinson. It aims to clarify what constitutes a value and its significance in shaping a person's worldview and conduct. Test your understanding of these essential ethical principles.
