Explain The Origins Of Moral Compass

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Describes origins of their moral compass with details. Reflects on how they learned to be ethical, moral and make choices about right and wrong by giving clear examples of experiences, people or organizations that had the greatest influence on them. • Growing up, I learned how to make the right and wrong decisions from observing my parents as others would say. Initiatives, such as rewards, were given by them as I would make a right decision or punishment when a wrong decision was made. Wrong decisions were made when I was not completely honest about my personal plans for the weekend. For example, there was a time it was a friend’s birthday party and he happened to be a guy. I was in the ninth grade at the time and I lied to my mom telling her it was something for school. My parents were strict regarding boys while I was growing up so I had to hide it. It was not that long until my mom came to know the truth. I was grounded for a week and my mom sat down with me and told me even if it’s an event with a boy to be completely honest and to share. Another example of someone who has had a great influence on me other than my parents would have to be my fiancé. Sometimes your not always wanting to share things with parents when you are getting older. When there would be conflict with friends I would share it with my fiancé and he would help me by guiding me and advising me on how to resolve it. …show more content…

• My personal life has never really became an issue with my academic career. My family and friends have always pushed me and been supportive of my school goals and choice of profession. Reflected upon their moral compass and ways it can guide them in meeting the standards of the dental hygiene profession and living up to the oath of the dental hygiene

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