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Which of the following is a characteristic of a profession?

Adherence to ethical standards and possession of special knowledge (correct)
Emphasis on trade and industry
Exclusive focus on business gain
Limited educational training

What distinguished medieval and early modern professions from others?

They were called the learned professions (correct)
They focused on business gain
They had limited educational training
They were not disciplined groups

What is the primary purpose of specialized educational training in professional occupations?

To supply disinterested objective counsel and service to others (correct)
To promote self-interest
To avoid adherence to ethical standards
To maximize business gain

What is the basis for the recognition of a profession?

Possession of special knowledge and skills derived from research, education, and training (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do professions differ from trades and industries?

Professions are not focused on business gain (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which occupations were traditionally recognized as the learned professions?

Divinity, medicine, and law (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a profession?

Adherence to ethical standards and possession of special knowledge and skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of specialized educational training in professional occupations?

To supply disinterested objective counsel and service to others (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do professional occupations differ from trade or industry?

They supply disinterested objective counsel and service for a direct compensation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a profession and a trade or industry?

Professions are disciplined groups adhering to ethical standards, while trades and industries are not (D) Signup and view all the answers