1.1.3—Values definition
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Objective
- 1.1.3
- Level
- HL
Values Set Priorities
Values are qualities a person considers important; when environmental options compete, values act as priorities that shape judgement and choice.
Values are personal but socially influenced by families, peers and institutions. To explain a decision, name the priority being protected and the trade-off it makes visible.
Two residents value a river differently: one prioritizes recreation, the other reliable water supply. The same proposal feels like a benefit or a risk.
Economic security is the priority; it does not mean every member shares identical values.
A shared community does not give every member exactly the same values.