Taylor's Fundamentals of Nursing
Chapter 6: Values, Ethics, and
Advocacy
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Value
A belief about he worth of something, about what matters, that acts as a standard to guide
one's behavior.
What are the common modes of value transmission?
Modeling
Moralizing
Laissiez-faire
Rewarding and punishing
Responsible choice
Modeling Mode of Transmission
children learn what is of high or low value by observing parents, peers, and significant
others; may lead to socially acceptable or unacceptable behaviors
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Moralizing Mode of Transmission
children are taught a complete value system by parents or an institution (e.g. church or
school) that allows little opportunity for them to weigh different values
Laissez-faire Mode of Transmission
leave children to explore values on their own (no single set of values is presented as best for
all) and to develop a personal value system; involves little or no guidance and may lead to
confusion and conflict
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