Level Name Description 4 Ultimate Good Objective: Participate in giving and receiving ultimate meaning, goodness, ideals, and love; knowing there is another being outside of us; participate in something greater.   Characteristics: Good is ultimatized. Principles include ultimate Truth, Love, Justice, and Beauty (transcendentals).   Gratification: Eternal 3 Good Beyond Self Objective: Do good beyond self.   Characteristics: Principles include justice, love, and community. Intrinsic goodness is an end in itself. Decisions are focused on the greater good.   Gratification: Long term 2 Personal Achievement/Ego Objective: Ego centeredness, be better than, gain advantage; centered on own needs, b ased more on achievement.   Characteristics: Promotion of self is primary; personal power and control are key. Jealousy, fear of failure, contempt, isolation, loneliness, and cynicism are negative effects.   Gratification: Short term 1 Immediate Gratification Objective: Maximize pleasure and minimize pain   Characteristics: Obligation is to self alone. No desire for common, intrinsic, or ultimate good. Lack of self-worth, fear of tangible loss/harm, boredom.   Gratification: Immediate

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