Chapter 3 Study Guide. 1a. What is character? Possessing moral strength and integrity.
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Chapter 3 Study Guide
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1a. What is character?
• Possessing moral strength and integrity
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1b. Through which qualities do people show it? (good character)
• Ability to understand the difference between right and wrong
• Commitment to do what is right• Acceptance of a set of universal values• Demonstration of responsible behavior
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2. What is meant by a person’s values?
• Beliefs, feelings, and ideas about what is important
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3. Are values always right or wrong?Why or why not?
• Personal preference is not a right or wrong answer.
• Others are often considered positive or negative.
• Some positive values are universal to all societies.
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4. We learn two ways:
• Directly: by being taught• Indirectly : by observing
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5. Why might a teen’s values change?
• Teens begin to explore and clarify them (values).
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6. From what sources do many people learn values?
• Aiming for positive values• Listening to your conscience• Turning to your family• Gaining knowledge• Evaluating the source: who is telling you
this?• Talking to others (parents, counselors)
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7. What information would you need in order to identify your
values?• Inner qualities (good
at)• Friends’ qualities• How I want to be
treated• What I choose to do• Whom I admire
• Activities that make me feel good about myself
• What I stand up for• Family values
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8. What do you think “empathize” means?
• The ability to understand someone else’s feelings and point of view
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9. What characterizes a responsible person?
• Reliable and accountable• Someone to be counted on who keeps his
or her word
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10. How would you describe an accountable person?
• Willing to accept the consequences of his/her actions and words
• Doesn’t blame others• Acknowledges mistakes• Corrects and learns from them
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11. What qualities make a person mature?
• Responsible, adult-like behavior and attitudes
• Making an effort to move closer to maturity
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12. What are some subjects about which a mature person makes
responsible decisions for himself/herself?
• Eating nutritious foods• Substances (don’t do drugs or drink
alcohol)• Friends• education
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13. What responsibility to family do people have?
• To pitch in and help• To make the family stronger
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14. What is the result of showing responsibility to others?
• People count on you.• They like dealing with you.
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15. How can people show responsibility to society?
• They can make everyday contributions.• They can help out in the community.• They can make an impact on a worldwide
level.
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16. How can people of negative character influence others?
• They intimidate and manipulate others.
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17. How does genuine character affect others?
• It imparts strong values.• It creates a sense of responsibility and
pride.• It helps plan for a positive future.• It makes a difference.