how do we make choises

• Maatschappijleer
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3

learning goals

• you can explain the core concept of values
• you can explain the core concept of norms
• you can explain the core concept of interest
• you can explain the core concept of power en give 5 examples of means of power  

the next slide will show a list of values 

Pick 5 words that you think are the most important in life and write them down.

Discuss with your neighbour why you find them important

which 5 values do you think are the most important?

How do we make choises?

Values are principles of what you find important in life.

-sincerity

-honesty

-fun

-respect

-freedom

standards/norms

rules about how you ans others should behave, can be divided into:- written rules such as the laws, or regulations and

- standards of decency or unwritten rules, such as don't fart in public

-the older you get the more you determine you own values and norms

give 3 rules of decency at your house

interests

interests: something that is important to you

Something that is important to you may not be to someone else, conflict of interest

e.g. you fancy a big car but I think it is a crime agains the environment

Power

The ability to influence the behaviour of others.

In most groups there is someone who has the power, like the brightest or the prettiest

Means of power: profession, persuation, the knowledge you have, your respect, use of force, amount of money, charisma

Power

The ability to influence the behaviour of others.

In most groups there is someone who has the power, like the brightest or the prettiest

Means of power: profession, persuation, the knowledge you have, your respect, use of force, amount of money, charisma

how do we make choises

    you can explain the core concept of values
    you can explain the core concept of norms
    you can explain the core concept of interest
    you can explain the core concept of power en give 5 examples of means of power 

name two persons who have power over you

who has the most power?

1. the pope
2. Joe Biden president of the usa
3. the army
4. a surgeon