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Value change
the natural evolution of values over time as individuals gain experience, encounter new perspectives, and move through different life stages, occurring through automatic environmental adaptation and effortful reflective revision mechanisms
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise semantic boundary of 'value change' by specifying its genus (evolution of values) and differentia (through environmental adaptation and reflective revision). It distinguishes this from fixed values and explains the two mechanisms driving change. The definition is precise enough to distinguish from related concepts like value stability or rigidity.