NECO Civic Education 2015 Theory question 106

Theory question 106

National Values

Section B
Write short note on the following:- (i) Positive value. (ii) Negative value. (iii) Absolute value.

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Model answer

(i) Positive values: good, desirable values that society approves and that promote peace and progress, e.g. honesty, integrity, hard work, tolerance.
(ii) Negative values: bad, undesirable attitudes that harm society, e.g. dishonesty, corruption, laziness, greed.
(iii) Absolute values: values held as universally and permanently right, which do not change with time or place, e.g. respect for human life, truthfulness.

Explanation

Define each and give examples.