What Are Values?

Deeply held beliefs about right, wrong, good, and bad

The definition of Values from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Values

Definition: Values are deeply held beliefs about what is good, right, and appropriate. Values are deep-seated and remain constant over time. We accumulate our values from childhood based on teachings and observations of our parents, teachers, religious leaders, and other influential and powerful people.

Example: Jennifer felt stressed out and didn't know what to do when her boss implied she should lie to a client; honesty is one of Jennifer's most deeply held values.

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May 9, 2008 6:05 AM
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VALUES ARE WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU
Oct 26, 2008 10:51 PM
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Values should be important to an individual as one's value system guides one through life (personal & professional)
Nov 3, 2008 12:17 AM
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VALUES identifies the attributes of a person...
how he speaks and how he acts...
Dec 3, 2008 5:09 AM
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Values can change...
Dec 3, 2008 5:09 AM
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Values can change...
Jan 17, 2009 11:01 AM
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value is qualities which is the base of personality development of every individual.
Jan 18, 2009 9:48 AM
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values are what u learn and they are principles that u were grown with.
Oct 18, 2010 11:54 AM
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WHAT ARE VALUES I REALLY DONT GET IT AND ITS MAKING ME MAD CUZ NOONE WILL HELP ME!!!! >:-(
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