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Human Relations
Exam 5 - Ch. 9
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
11/19/2007

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values
Definition
the personal worth placed on an object, thought, or idea
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moral values
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values having to do with right and wrong, good and evil
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individuation
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the establishment of one's identity, based on experiences, rather than following one's parent's dreams
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attitudes
Definition
positive or negative orientations toward a certain target
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stereotyping
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a process of making generalizations by categorizing an object, person, or situation
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tangible values
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specific values such as a car or money
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idea-oriented value system
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a value system categorized by someone who has a zest for knowledge; someone who likes to think, imagine, and intellectualize
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value clarification
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a process that helps people distinguish between full values and partial values
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choosing freely
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consciously and deliberately making a value choice without any pressure from significant others
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acting
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a process of clarifying values, whereby an individual follows a pattern of taking action on a chosen value
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conceived values
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status values not acted on
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cognitive dissonance
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a concept (theory) that accounts for reactions to inconsistencies in attitudes and beliefs
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character ethic
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a style of living based on principles and values rather than on techniques
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integrity
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this is exhibited when you achieve congruence between what you know, what you say, and what you do
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value system
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the personal blueprint or guidelines for one's life, based upon one's values
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non-moral values
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values having to do with tastes, preferences, and styles
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belief
Definition
the acceptance of some thought, supposition, or idea
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prejudices
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a preconceived opinion, feeling, or attitude, either positive or negative, which is formed without adequate information
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intangible values
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abstract values such as knowledge, religious, or spiritual growth
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thing-oriented value system
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a value system categorized by someone who works hard and saves money to obtain material objects or even a large bank account
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people-oriented value system
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a value system categorized by someone who truly enjoys working and being with people
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full value
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a value that meets all of the criteria that have been established by Value Clarification theorists
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prizing
Definition
cherishing and being happy with the choice (value), as well as being willing to affirm the choice (value) publicly
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value indicators
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partial values, such as desires, thoughts not acted on, opinions, interests, aspirations, goals, and so on, that are in the process of being formed
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operative values
Definition
real values implemented in our lifestyle
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ethics
Definition
our standards of conduct or behavior
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personality ethic
Definition
a style of living based on having the right image and doing the right things, defined by the right kind of special techniques and a positive mental attitude
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