Which of the following best describes the difference between an occupation and a profession?
a. A profession requires a duty to serve.
b. A profession is defined by members' average income.
c. In a profession, action is based on intuition.
d. In a profession, knowledge is handed down from generation to generation.
ANS: A
A
"Profession" is defined as a duty, vocation, or form of employment that provides a needed service to society and possesses characteristics of expertise, autonomy, long academic preparation, commitment, and responsibility.
B
Average income does not determine the difference between an occupation and a profession.
C
In a profession, action is based on long academic preparation, a body of knowledge, and instruction in techniques of the profession, not on intuition.
D
Knowledge is transferred in formal academic preparation, not handed down.
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