SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Cultures, Values, and BeliefsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 59, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is true of values?
A. A value is another term for a belief; the two words have the same meaning.
B. Laws justify particular values. For example, laws against theft justify the value we place on personal property.
C. Values represent the general criteria on which our lives and the lives of others can be judged.
D. Sociologists divide values into two types: ideal values and real values.
Answer: C
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