When a nurse chooses in the process of values clarification, the nurse will:
a. make that choice part of their behavior c. share the choice with others
b. analyze alternative beliefs d. be satisfied with the choice
B
In their classic work Values and Teaching, Raths, Harmin, and Simon (1978) formulated a theory of values clarification. They proposed a three-step process which includes choosing (an analysis of alternative beliefs and their consequences), prizing (feeling satisfied with the choice), and acting (making the choice part of your behavior).
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