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Beheh

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According to Pavlko, which of the following are characteristics of a profession? Select all that apply.
 
  a. work has social value c. autonomy of decision making
  b. service to the public d. growing body of knowledge

Question 2

Which of the following are correct regarding criteria that constitute a profession? Select all that apply.
 
  a. the body of specialized knowledge is continually developed and evaluated through research
  b. members are self-organizing and collectively assume responsibilities of establishing standards for education in practice
  c. the privilege to practice is granted only after the individual has completed a standardized program of specified education and has demonstrated the ability to meet the standards of practice
  d. professional status is achieved when an occupation involves a unique practice and its members declare it one



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
According to Flexnor, some of the characteristics of a profession are there is a service to the public, there is autonomy, there is a commitment to the profession, work has social value, and there is the existence of a code of ethics. Autonomy of decision making is attributed to Manthey.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
While there are different views and opinions regarding what constitutes an occupation and a profession, there are a number of elements that are in general agreement concerning professions. Some of these include 1) the body of specialized knowledge is continually developed and evaluated through research, 2) members are self-organizing and collectively assume responsibilities of establishing standards for education in practice, 3) the privilege to practice is granted only after the individual has completed a standardized program of specified education and has demonstrated the ability to meet the standards of practice, and 4) professional status is achieved when an occupation involves a unique practice that carries with it individual responsibility and is based on theoretical knowledge (not is declared one when its members declare it to be one).



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