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How Much Do You Know About Professions and Professionalism?

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What are some characteristics of a profession?

Only skill based on theoretical knowledge

Professional association and a code of ethics (correct)

Extensive education and training with no testing of competence

Work autonomy without any need for a register or membership

What is the purpose of establishing a register or membership in a profession?

To exclude qualified individuals

To sanction or expel competent members

To exclude unqualified individuals (correct)

To sanction or expel incompetent members

Which class is viewed as respectable in many professions?

Lower class

Middle class

Upper class (correct)

All classes equally

What do the most successful professions achieve?

High status and public prestige Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of professionals to their clients?

They can offer reassurance Signup and view all the answers

What is the gender gap in professions?

It varies between professions Signup and view all the answers

Who is disadvantaged in most professions?

Ethnic groups and working-class people Signup and view all the answers

What do professional bodies tend to insist on?

Independence from government Signup and view all the answers

What is mandatory in many professions?

Continuous upgrading of skills through professional development Signup and view all the answers

What is required to practice in certain professions?

Qualification by professional bodies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Qualification by professional bodies is often required to practice in certain professions.
Characteristics of a profession include skill based on theoretical knowledge, professional association, extensive education and training, testing of competence, work autonomy, and a code of ethics.
Professions seek to establish a register or membership to exclude unqualified individuals and sanction or expel incompetent members.
Many professions have individual fee-paying clients and are viewed as respectable occupations for middle and upper classes.
The most successful professions achieve high status, public prestige, and rewards for their members.
Professionals are able to offer reassurance to their clients.
Professions tend to be male-dominated, but females are closing the gender gap.
Ethnic groups and working-class people are no less disadvantaged in most professions than they are in society generally.
Professional bodies tend to insist that they should be self-regulating and independent from government.
Continuous upgrading of skills through professional development is mandatory in many professions.

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Test your knowledge on what it takes to be a professional with this quiz! From qualifications and characteristics to codes of ethics and client reassurance, this quiz covers all the essentials. See how much you know about the world of professions and discover new insights along the way. Don't miss out on the opportunity to test your expertise on this important topic!