Which of the following is NOT a listed function of values?

• A. Guide and motivate your attitude and actions
• B. Determine how you will react and respond
• C. Decide what is acceptable and unacceptable
• D. They guarantee success

Answer: (D)

Values act as internal standards that guide behavior and shape how you think about situations. They steer your attitude and motivate your actions, so they influence what you do and how you respond in different moments. They also help you decide what is acceptable and unacceptable, setting clear boundaries for your behavior. But values don’t guarantee any particular outcome. Even when you act consistently with your values, results depend on many factors outside your control—timing, circumstances, others’ actions, and chance. For example, valuing honesty might lead you to tell the truth even when it’s costly, but that doesn’t guarantee a favorable consequence. That’s why the statement about guaranteeing success is not a function of values.