Examples:
The value inventory Steve took indicated that a high salary isn't important to him, while making a contribution to society is.
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Definition:
A value inventory will ask you to answer questions about the extrinsic and intrinsic values that are important to you, i.e. earning a high salary, making a contribution to society, and having a prestigious job
Related Terms
• interest inventory
• self assessment
• personality inventory
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