Professional Ethics Quiz

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What were the three learned professions to which the term 'professionalism' was originally applied?

Divinity, law, and medicine

What is considered a moral issue when professionals provide a service to the public?

How the use of specialist knowledge should be governed

Which of the following is not typically included as a component of professional ethics?

Competitiveness

What is one of the earliest examples of professional ethics mentioned in the text?

The Hippocratic oath Signup and view all the answers

What was the original application of the word 'professionalism'?

Vows of a religious order Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'professionalism' and to which professions was it initially applied?

The term 'professionalism' originally applied to vows of a religious order, and by the year 1675, it was applied to the three learned professions: divinity, law, and medicine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Hippocratic oath in the context of professional ethics?

The Hippocratic oath is one of the earliest examples of professional ethics which medical doctors still adhere to, demonstrating the enduring importance of ethical standards in the medical profession. Signup and view all the answers

How are professional ethics defined by some organizations in terms of components, and what are some typical components included?

Some professional organizations define their ethical approach in terms of components such as honesty, trustworthiness, transparency, and accountability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching term used to describe the governance of specialist knowledge and skill when providing a service to the public?

The governance of specialist knowledge and skill when providing a service to the public is considered a moral issue and is termed 'professional ethics'. Signup and view all the answers

What was the term 'professionalism' also used for around the same time it was applied to the three learned professions?

The term 'professionalism' was also used for the military profession around the same time it was applied to the three learned professions: divinity, law, and medicine. Signup and view all the answers

Professional Ethics Quiz

Questions and Answers

What were the three learned professions to which the term 'professionalism' was originally applied?

What is considered a moral issue when professionals provide a service to the public?

Which of the following is not typically included as a component of professional ethics?

What is one of the earliest examples of professional ethics mentioned in the text?

What was the original application of the word 'professionalism'?

What is the origin of the term 'professionalism' and to which professions was it initially applied?

What is the significance of the Hippocratic oath in the context of professional ethics?

How are professional ethics defined by some organizations in terms of components, and what are some typical components included?

What is the overarching term used to describe the governance of specialist knowledge and skill when providing a service to the public?

What was the term 'professionalism' also used for around the same time it was applied to the three learned professions?

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