Similarities exist between various ideas about what constitutes a profession. Which of the following is believed to be a characteristic of a profession?
a. Members have autonomy.
b. Members are trained on the job.
c. Members are motivated primarily by financial reward.
d. The group lacks a code of ethics.
ANS: A
A
A review of the literature on characteristics of a profession yielded these similarities: service/altruism, specialized knowledge, and autonomy/ethics.
B
Specialized formal education is required.
C
Members are motivated by altruism.
D
Ethics or a code of ethics is a characteristic of professions.
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