One characteristic of a profession is that it has a peer review of its practice. This is attributed to:
a. Flexner c. Manthey
b. Pavalko d. Public Law 93-360
C
Manthey (2002) described the characteristics of a profession as those that have a peer review of practice, there is an identification with a professional organization as a standard setter, there is autonomy of decision making, and there is an identifiable body of knowledge that can be attributed via formal education.
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