Personal values are defined as
a. values shaped by family, religious beliefs, and years of experience.
b. altruism.
c. two values that are in conflict.
d. values determined by commitment.
ANS: A
We all have a personal value system developed over a lifetime that has been extensively shaped by our family, our religious beliefs, and our years of life experiences. Altruism is a core value of professional nursing. Cognitive dissonance refers to two conflicting values. Value intensity refers to the amount of an individual's commitment to values.
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