HOW DO YOU BELIEF YOU KNOW YOUR VALUES? DO YOU KNOW WHY DO YOU BELIEF IN SUCH BELIEFS? HOW WILL YOUR BELIEF AFFECTS YOUR VALUES AND BEHAVIOR? IN THIS PRESENTATION, YOU WILL FIND OUT AND LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW WE ACT AND REACT THAT AFFECTS THE ENTIRE US.

1. SOC SCI 408
SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
AND
GROUP INTERACTIONSPRESENTER:
MISS JEZEL F. SUCIAS
MAT - SOCSCI

2. BELIEFS, VALUES,
ATTITUDES,
AND BEHAVIORS

3. Everyone has a philosophy, and
your philosophy is what you
believe, your thoughts, your
ideals, your eternal pursuit of
truth and wisdom. As we think,
we live; and how we live may be
a pretty good indication of how
we think.
- Albert A. Montapert

5. A belief is an internal feeling that
something is true, even though that belief
may be unproven or irrational.
eg: I believe that walking
under a ladder brings bad luck,
or I believe that there is life
after death.

6. • Beliefs are assumptions or convictions
you hold as true about something,
concept or person based on:
 Values
 Attitudes

7. Beliefs are the convictions that we generally
hold to be true, usually without actual proof or
evidence.
Beliefs are basically assumptions that we make about
the world and our values stem from those beliefs.
Our beliefs grow from what we see, hear, experience,
read and think about. From these things we develop an
opinion that we hold to be true and unmovable at that
time. From our beliefs we derive our values, which can
either be correct or incorrect when compared with
evidence, but nonetheless hold true for us.

8. IDEAS WHERE OUR BELIEFS
COME FROM
* CULTURE
* PEERS
* EDUCATION
* EXPERIENCES
* MENTORS

9. WHAT IS VALUES?
A value is a measure of the worth or
importance a person attaches to something;
our values are often reflected in the way we
live our lives.
eg: I value freedom of speech, or I
value my family.

10. WHAT IS VALUES?
Set of values adopted by an
individual or society that influences
behavior

11. WHAT IS VALUES?
Are principles, standards or
qualities that an individual or group of
people hold in high regard.

12. Categories of Values
• Personal
• Social
• Economic
• Political
• Religious

13. Where do values came from?
Our values come from a variety of
sources. Some of these include:
•family
•peers (social influences)
•the workplace (work ethics, job
roles)
•significant life events (death,
divorce, losing jobs, major accident
and trauma, major health issues,
significant financial losses and so
on)
•religion
•music
•media
•technology
•culture
major historical
events (world wars,
economic
educational
institutions such as
schools or TAFE

14. Dominant Values
Dominant values are those that are
widely shared amongst a group, community
or culture. They are passed on through
sources such as the media, institutions,
religious organizations or family, but
remember what is considered dominant in
one culture or society will vary to the next.

15. What is important here is your ability to be able
to identify the values that are important to you.
It is important to be conscious of our values. This
knowledge helps us to:
•ask ourselves why we are doing what we
are doing
•identify the consequences of our actions for
ourselves and others (including clients and
co-workers)
•consider other and better options if
necessary.

16. It is very important that you develop an awareness of what you
value, as these values will be important in informing youur
relationship with people.
Read the following scenarios and
rate your reactions which best
defines you.
Values Clarification

17. Scenario 1
Stan and Russell have become good friends in the
residential care facility. They enjoy each other’s
company and like to read pornographic magazines
together. Stan usually buys the magazines, but one
month Stan did not come into the hostel for care as he
usually did. Russell wanted some new pornos to read
so he asked Penny the care worker to buy him some
magazines. She agreed and brought some for him.
What do you think about Penny doing this for Russell?
_____ I think this is not okay.
_____ I am undecided.
_____ I think this is okay.

18. Scenario 2
Wayne is a 49 year old volunteer at an aged care
home. He is an Anglo-Australian, with a disability. He
works with Anh, the recreation officer. She
Vietnamese and is 20 years old. Wayne and Anh have
been going out together and Wayne has told Anh that
he loves her. How do you feel about Anh and Wayne
being partners?
Rate your feeling according to their ages:
_____ I think this is not okay.
_____ I am undecided.
_____ I think this is okay.

19. Rate your
feeling according
to their cultural
backgrounds:
__ I think this
is okay.
__ I think this
is not okay.
Wayne is a 49 year old volunteer
at an aged care home. He is an
Anglo-Australian, with a
disability. He works with Anh,
the recreation officer. She
Vietnamese and is 20 years old.
Wayne and Anh have been going
out together and Wayne has told
Anh that he loves her. How do
you feel about Anh and Wayne
being partners?

20. • Attitudes about worth
• Influence behavior
• Cornerstones of who we are
VALUES

21. Attitude

22. An attitude is the way a person expresses or
applies their beliefs and values, and is expressed
through words and behaviour.
eg: I get really upset when I hear
about cruelty to children and
animals, or I hate school.
What is an ATTITUTDE?

23. What is an ATTITUTDE?
are the mental dispositions people have
towards others and the current
circumstances before making decisions that
result in behaviour

24. What is an ATTITUTDE?
Collection of one’s opinions,
prejudices, and sentiments

25. -Frank
-Confident
-Jealous
-Respectful
-Sincere
-Honest
Attitude is that which make you perfect. Attitude will have both
positive and negative sense. Attitude influences the behaviour of
individuals. It is a usual of doing things. Success and failure in life depend
upon the behaviour of the individual. If attitudes are positive then
human relation will be positive. Basically attitudes have two types one
positive attitude and another negative attitude. Some attitudes are given
below.
-Faithful
-loving
-Flexible
-Humble
-Helping
-Independent
-Sympathetic
-Hard working

26. Characteristics of Attitude
• Difficult to measure
• Demonstrated by behavior
• Formed from the process of socialization
• Can have positive or negative implications
• Once formed, not easily changed

28. The manner of conducting
oneself. The response of an
individual or group to it’s
environment.
behavior

29. There are three types of behavior
patterns people exhibit when interacting
with others:
1.Passive
2.Aggressive
3.Assertive

30. Passive Behavior involves saying nothing in a
response, keeping feelings to yourself, hiding
feelings from others, and perhaps even
hiding your feelings from yourself. Passive
behavior is often dishonest and involves
letting other people violate your personal
right to be treated with respect and dignity.

31. Assertive behavior involves describing your feelings,
thoughts, opinions, and preferences directly to another
person in an honest and appropriate way that respects both
you and the other person. It enables you to act in your own
best interests, to stand up for yourself without undue
anxiety, to express honest feelings comfortably, and to
exercise personal rights without denying the rights of others.
Assertive behavior is direct, honest, self-enhancing self-
expression that is not hurtful to others and is appropriate for
the receiver and the situation

32. Aggressive Behavior involves expressing
your feelings indirectly through insults,
sarcasm, labels, put-downs, and hostile
statements and actions. Aggressive behavior
involves expressing thoughts, feelings, and
opinions in a way that violates others’ rights
to be treated with respect and dignity.

33. Passive Assertive Aggressive
Indifferent
Lifeless
Doesn’t care
Avoids the problem
“I’m not good enough”
“It doesn’t matter”
Builds anger
Hopes that needs will be met
Lacks confidence
Non active
Non aggressive
Speaks clearly and confidently
Honest
Deals directly with anger
Appropriate
Considers the rights of the other
person
Deals with the problem
Active
Cares about self
Cares about results
Cares about the situation
Attacks person verbally or physically
Hostile
Sarcastic
Blaming
Selfish
Opinionated
Acts out in anger
Demanding
Fighting
Physical
Emotional
Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive Behaviors

35. The diagram below
illustrates the influences
on us that result in our
behaviour and whether
that resulting behaviour
is ethical. The diagram
first outlines the sources
of our beliefs. It then
shows the relationship
between the beliefs and
values to our attitudes
and our resulting
behaviour.

36. Exercise
Louisa was five months pregnant
She had delayed making a decision
concerning her pregnancy because, at
seventeen, she did not think she was
capable of carrying out the responsibilities
of motherhood alone, and yet she was
under pressure from her friend, Joe, who
was the father, to have the child. Louisa
had absolutely no desire to marry Joe; she
was sure that they would be unable to live
together.

37. Joe had previously told her that he
was sterile, which proved to be
untrue. When Louisa became
pregnant, he offered to marry her.
Joe loves children and wants a child.
When Louisa finally decided to have
an abortion, Joe arranged for Judge
Robins to sign a restraining order
against her.

38. On the advice of her best friend,
Anne, Louisa had the abortion
anyway. Dr. Presley, who knowingly
violated the restraining order,
performed it. Joe filed charges
against Louisa and the doctor. Judge
Robins fined Dr. Pressley for
contempt of court, but pardoned
Louisa because she was a minor.
__ Louisa __ Joe __ Judge Robins __ Anne __ Dr Pressley

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