Which term describes personal beliefs about the worth of objects, ideas, or attitudes?

• A. Ethics
• B. Values
• C. Morals
• D. Beliefs

Answer: (B)

Values describe what a person considers important or valuable, shaping choices and behavior. They reflect the worth we assign to objects, ideas, or attitudes. Morals are more about beliefs regarding right and wrong that guide behavior, ethics is the systematic study and set of principles used to evaluate and justify those standards in professional practice, and beliefs are convictions about what is true. Because the phrase in question centers on personal importance and worth, values is the best fit. In nursing, recognizing a patient’s values helps guide care in a way that respects what the patient deems meaningful, while still aligning with professional duties.