Values, Beliefs, and Caring Flashcards
A belief is
mental representation of reality or a person’s perceptions about what is right (correct), true, or real, or what the person expects to happen in a given situation
Values are
enduring ideas about what a person considers is the good, the best, and the “right” thing to do and their opposites—the bad, worst, and wrong things to do—and about what is desirable or has worth in life
Values determine the importance and worth of
an idea, a belief, an object, or a behavior
First-order beliefs serve as
the foundation or an individual’s belief system
People begin developing first-order beliefs about what is correct, real, and true in
early childhood directly through experiences and indirectly from information shared by authority figures, such as parents or teachers
People continue to develop first-order beliefs into adulthood through
direct experiences and the acquisition of knowledge from a vast number of sources with various degrees of expertise and levels of influence
First-order beliefs are derived from
- Life experiences* Respected authorities* Parents or caregivers* Culture* Ethnicity* Education* Religion* Spirituality
First-Order Beliefs Purposes
- Provide basic information about what is real or true* Indicate what a person expects on the basis of information shared or obtained from others* Are the foundation for the formation of all other beliefs
Higher-order beliefs are ideas derived from
person’s first-order beliefs, using either inductive or deductive reasoning
In the process of learning, people form
generalizations
When generalizations are treated as if they are always true, they are called
stereotypes
A stereotype is a
conceptualized depiction of a person, a group, or an event that is thought to be typical of all others in that category
problem with stereotypes is that sometimes people use stereotypes to rationalize
personal biases or prejudices
prejudice is
a preformed opinion, usually an unfavorable one, about an entire group of people that is based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings, or inaccurate stereotypes.
values system is
a set of somewhat consistent values and measures that are organized hierarchically into a belief system on a continuum of relative importance
A values system helps the person
choose between alternatives, resolve values conflicts, and make decisions
Values clarification is
therapeutic process that allows individuals to consider, clarify, and prioritize their personal values
Nurses can use values clarification to help patients ______ …
identify the nature of a conflict and reach a decision based on their values