Psychology Skills Lab
Psychology Skills Lab
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Topic Guide

Values Clarification Tool

Identifying and aligning actions with your core values.

Introduction & Overview

Living in alignment with core values is essential for psychological well-being. This tool helps identify your top values and assess how well your daily activities reflect them.

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Key Scientific Theories

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Values Component

ACT emphasizes defining personal values and taking committed action in their direction, regardless of psychological obstacles.

Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan)

Asserts that aligning behavior with intrinsic values satisfies core needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, leading to higher vitality.

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Evidence-Based Practices

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The Value Sorting Exercise

Rank a list of 10 values (e.g., integrity, compassion, achievement) in order of importance. Write one small action you can take to live by your top value tomorrow.

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