Which of the following describes the first step in acquisition of a value?
a. There must be pride in and happiness with the choice.
b. The value must be acted upon in a pattern of behavior consistent with the choice.
c. The value should be the result of conscious choice.
d. The value must be chosen after careful consideration of each alternative.
ANS: C
Professional values acquisition should be the result of conscious choice. This is the first step in values acquisition. The value must be acted upon in a pattern of behavior consistent with the choice, which occurs during the seventh criteria for acquisition of a value. Pride and happiness with the choice occurs during the fourth criteria for acquisition of a value. Careful consideration of each alternative occurs during the third criteria for acquisition of a value.
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