Underlying

The words, gestures, and symbols a person uses to communicate and express thoughts and emotions.

Fundamental beliefs about what is desirable and ideal.

Shared beliefs, values, traditions, and behavioral patterns that shape how a group understands and interacts with the world.

A person’s determination to complete an activity.

The feeling of being connected to others through meaningful relationships and interactions.

The feeling of being effective and skilled in one’s activities and interactions.

The capacity to make choices and have control over one’s own life.