Transcript Chapter 3: Developing Character

Chapter 3: Developing
Character
Quick Write
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Choose a person you truly admire. Write
about the personal qualities this person
has that have earned your respect. Briefly
explain why you look up to this person.
Objectives
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Explain how __character____ impacts
individuals and society.
Analyze the relationship between __values__
and __character__.
Compare ways people acquire __values__.
Explain the importance of __living__
according to one’s personal __standards__.
Describe how people can make __ethical__
__choices__.
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character—moral strength and
integrity.
mentor—someone who acts as a
teacher and a guide.
values—beliefs and ideas about what
is important.
personal standards—a rule or
principle you set for yourself that
guides your behavior.
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peer pressure—the influence of
people in your own age group.
proactive—able to take initiative;
willing to anticipate future decisions
or problems and take action.
ethics—the principles and values that
guide the way you live.
The main components of character are:
 Understanding the difference between
right and wrong and
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doing what is right.
 Accepting and living by moral
principles.
 Demonstrating responsible behavior.
1. How do the choices you make
help you develop character?
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You learn from the consequences of
your choices which ones lead to
positive outcomes and which ones do
not.
2. Why are values said to be the
foundation upon which character is
built?
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They tell you what is important and
guide your actions and decisions.
3. How will your values help you if
you have to deal with negative
peer pressure?
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They will tell you what is right and help
you resist the pressure.
4. What is the relationship between
personal standards and values?
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Personal standards are based on and
reflect values.
5. Why is it advisable to think ahead
about difficult situations that you
might encounter?
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So that you can figure out how you
might respond to the situation.
6. What is character? How do
people show that they have
character?
More strength and integrity.
Show by: Understanding difference
between right and wrong and
commitment to doing what is right.
Accepting and living by principles
such as honesty, respect, and caring.
Demonstrating responsible behavior.
7. Why is it important for people
to develop character?
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Promotes well-being of the individual
and society.
8. In what ways might a mentor
help you develop character?
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Mentors act as teachers and guides to
help a person grow, encouraging
development of character.
9. What are values? How are
they related to character?
Beliefs and ideas about what is
important.
 Values are the foundation upon which
character is built.
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10. How do universal values
help societies function?
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They guide people and help them live
together in society.
11. What is the difference between
acquiring values directly and
acquiring them indirectly?
Directly: Being taught by someone.
 Indirectly: Through observing others.
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12. How might your conscience help
you act according to your
values?
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Your conscience tells you what is
morally right and warns you when
you’re about to do something wrong.
13. What is the purpose of a
personal standard? Give an
example.
It guides behavior by defining what to
do and not to do.
 Examples: Standards to help in making
decisions, what to do, what not to do,
etc.
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14. How does being proactive help
you deal with difficult
situations?
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When you’re proactive, you plan ahead
for difficult situations so you can be
prepared to handle them.
15. Define ethics. How are
ethical choices made?
Principles and values that guide the
way a person lives.
 By making the right choice based on
values, standards, and what is best for
people involved.
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