Transcript Trustworthiness

Trustworthiness Vocabulary
Loyalty
Reliability
Diligence
Honesty
Trust
Integrity
Dependable
Faithful
Courage
commitment
consistency
Trustworthiness Vocabulary Definitions
Loyalty
Reliability
Diligence
Honesty
Trust
Integrity
• faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
• that may be relied on; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc. consistent.
• constant and serious effort to accomplish what is undertaken
• truthfulness, sincerity, integrity. The quality of being honest.
• reliance on the integrity or certainty of a person or thing; confidence
• adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty
• worthy of trust; reliable
Dependable
Faithful
• true to one's word, promises, vows, etc. loyal or constant.
• the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc.,
without fear; bravery
Courage
• a pledge or promise; obligation
commitment
• steadfast (unwavering, constant) adherence to the same principles
consistency
Define Trustworthiness
What qualities make a
person trustworthy?
How do people gain
a “good
reputation”?
Make a list of actions
that demonstrate
trustworthiness
List the qualities of a healthy and unhealthy relationship:
Healthy:
Unhealthy
TRUST
Worthy
Ness
List Areas where teens are supposed to be reliable:
Describe the most difficult part of being trustworthy .
How do you feel about peers who are not trustworthy?
A survey of over 15,000 people asked which of these traits is the key to effective
leadership: A) Being fair-minded. B) Being cooperative. C) Being honest. D) Being
imaginative. 87% said being honest. Why?
Trustworthiness: Point of View
Write down a few thoughts for each question below, and then choose one for
which you will fully express your point of view:
Often the personal character of public figures helps reveal why they made certain decisions throughout their
life. Discuss the relationship between personal trustworthiness and the public life of individuals. Is personal
character important in the realm of politics and public life? Why or why not?
The science community relies on trust. Scientists must be people of integrity as they gather data for their work.
However, scientists may be tempted to alter or modify their data – resulting in inaccurate conclusions. What
might tempt a scientist to be dishonest? What consequences could result if a scientist is not trustworthy?
It is important not only to have a specific set of values that we strive to consciously live by, but also to articulate
(speak about) those values to others in a clear, concise and thoughtful way. Explain how important it is to be
trustworthy.