Which statement defines Values?

• A. Economic status
• B. Deeply held beliefs guiding attitudes and behavior
• C. An external standard
• D. Random opinions

Answer: (B)

Values are the deeply held beliefs that guide attitudes and behavior. This description fits because values are internal convictions about what matters most, shaping how we think, decide, and act. They aren’t determined by one’s economic status, nor are they external rules imposed from outside, and they aren’t casual or fleeting opinions. Economic status describes material position; an external standard refers to rules or norms imposed from outside; random opinions are not firmly held. The statement focusing on deeply held beliefs that guide how we behave best captures what values are.