Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Values refer to principles or beliefs that individuals hold dear and consider important in guiding their behavior and decision-making. They shape our attitudes towards ourselves and others.
Related terms
Morals: Standards of behavior or principles of right and wrong.
Ethics: The study of moral principles and how they guide human conduct.
Cultural Relativism: The belief that ethical standards and values are relative to a particular culture or society.