BAM - 03. Values Flashcards
Opinions are _____ driven.
Value
An opinion, idea, or feeling about a particular subject.
Value
The standards of desirability by which the individual chooses between alternative behaviors.
Values
Come from family, friends, school, church, and work.
Values
Our exposure to others in our environment help us define, shape, and clarify our _____.
Values
Values develop in a three-stage sequence
- Imprinting
- Intense Role Modeling
- Socialization
The first stage of values development and occurs from birth to about age seven. During this stage parents, close relatives, and care givers are the main source of information, so we adopt the values of authority figures.
Imprinting
The second stage of values development and starts about age seven and continues through the early teen years. We acquire values by identifying with and mimicking the actions, thoughts, and behaviors of those we consider heroes or role models.
Intense Role Modeling
The third and final stage of values development, during which our values are shaped by our peers as we try to gain acceptance from the group. We tend to adopt the values of friends and those we associate with.
Socialization
When you consider values come from different sources at different times, do you think all values are equally strong?
No, our values are not equally strong. You may feel much stronger about some things than others.
You’re more inclined to get involved in discussions, argue your point, or even try to force a decision you feel is right.
Strong Values
May not even participate in the discussion and you’ll probably go along with the group decision.
Weaker Values
Things that may change the strength of your values or your values entirely:
- Emotional Issues
- Tragic Events
- Convincing Evidence
Change our values because they cause us to re-evaluate our value systems, during which we become open to values other than our own.
Significant Emotional Events
Value Strengths:
- Acceptance
- Preference
- Commitment
At this level, the person assigns worth to the value. Although the person comes to accept it, he or she is also open to change their mind.
Acceptance
Think of working in a place that requires you to wear a tie and ribbons. You may not like to do this every day, but you follow the rule. This is an example of?
Acceptance
At this level, the value is strong enough for the person to actively pursue it and practice it in daily life.
Preference