PSY230H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Assortative Mating, European Canadian, Onew
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Bentham said that ultimate motive is the pursuit of happiness (hedonism); people try to minimize pain/displeasure and they try to maximize pleasure. Pyszzynski proposed that survival and avoidance of death is the ultimate motive. The 10 values are: power social power, authority, wealth, achievement successful, capable, ambitious, pleasure (hedonism) pleasure, enjoying life, stimulation a varied life, daring, an exciting life, self direction independence, freedom, choosing own goals, social/ecological concerns (universalism) equality, social justice, world at peace, unity with nature, social relationships (benevolence) helpful, loyal, honest, true friendship, mature love, tradition respect for tradition, humble, devout, accepting my portion in life, dutifulness (conformity) politeness, honoring parents and elders, obedient, security socia order, national security, family security, safety. Each value is distinct from other values, however there is systematic relations between values. Self enhancement (power, achievement) contrast with self transcendence (universalism, benevolence). Openness to change (hedonism, stimulation, self direction) contrast with.
