VALUES, ATTITUDES & NORMS

What are values?

Deeply held beliefs that guide behavior.

: What are attitudes?

Feelings or views you have toward something.

What are norms?

Expected rules of behavior in a society.

Give one example of a value.

: Honesty, respect, discipline.These are fundamental beliefs that shape individuals' actions.

What are values?

Core principles or fundamental beliefs that an individual or group considers of paramount importance. They serve as a compass, influencing choices, actions, and judgments, often reflecting what one deems good, right, or desirable, and are deeply ingrained cultural or personal standards.

: What are attitudes?

Learned predispositions to respond in a consistently favorable or unfavorable manner toward a person, object, idea, or event. Attitudes are typically composed of three interacting components:

• Cognitive Component: Your thoughts, beliefs, and knowledge about something.

• Affective (Emotional) Component: Your feelings or emotions toward something.

• Behavioral Component: Your predisposition, intention, or tendency to act in a certain way.

What are norms?

Unspoken or explicit rules and expectations that guide behavior within a particular society, culture, or group. They define what is considered appropriate, acceptable, or even mandatory conduct, and adherence to norms helps maintain social order, while deviations often lead to social sanctions or disapproval. Norms can range from informal customs to formal laws.

Give one example of a value.

: Examples include Honesty, which is the quality of being truthful and sincere; Respect, which involves demonstrating consideration and high regard for oneself and others; and Discipline, reflecting a commitment to self-control, order, and consistent effort towards goals. These are fundamental, guiding principles that significantly shape an individual's character and choices.