Integrity is defined as?

• A. Integrity is about public relations and image.
• B. Integrity is a measure of wealth and social status.
• C. Integrity is defined as general honesty but not independence.
• D. Integrity is strict personal honesty and independence; adherence to one's moral values or putting into practice one's values and beliefs.

Answer: (D)

Integrity means staying true to your own moral values in both thinking and action. It combines strict personal honesty with independence—the ability to do the right thing even when it’s hard or when others don’t expect it, and to act according to your values rather than chasing popularity or money. When you put your values into practice, your actions align with what you believe is right, which builds trust because people know you won’t compromise those principles for convenience. Some options focus only on image or wealth, or only on honesty without the independence to stand by your values under pressure; those miss the full idea.