Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Beliefs refer to the ideas, opinions, or convictions held by individuals or groups about various aspects of life such as religion, morality, politics, or social issues.
Related terms
Values: Values are deeply-held principles or standards that guide individuals' behavior and judgments about what is important in life.
Norms: Norms are unwritten rules or expectations within a society that define appropriate behavior for its members.
Culture: Culture encompasses the shared beliefs, customs, traditions, arts, and social institutions of a particular group or society.