PSYCH230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Not Fair
24 Sep 2013
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Some of the basic beliefs humans have are based on our values. Values and core motives (schwartz 1992 value theory: what are values. Transituational goals that vary in importance and serve as guiding principles. Will guide our actions because they are important to us. When you use goals, you have to think motivation. E. g. the only time you understand something is important is when you dont have it for a period of time-> drives your behaviour: schwartz asked the question, "what do you value" Asked different cultures and subcultures from 60+ groups. Come up with a list of shared values ( approx. Then gave out those 55 values and got people to range three values. Four sections: conservation: humble, moderate, not demanding much. Conformity: keeping yourself under control-> group is important. Security: not just national but family (sense of security: self enhancing. Power: value that you are recognized, including wealth. Hedonism: wanting a pleasurable life: open to change.
