8 Questions
What would you typically mention when introducing yourself?
Your occupation and place of residence
Why is it important for professionals to mention their profession?
Because it's a part of their identity
What happens to your identity when you get a professional degree?
You feel relieved and proud of yourself
According to Box 1.1, what is the first stage in the development of professional identity?
Independent Operator
What is the second stage in the development of professional identity?
Team-Oriented Idealist
What is the final stage in the development of professional identity?
Self-Defining or Integrated Professional
What is the focus of the Independent Operator stage?
Meeting fixed guidelines and expectations
What is the main idea of the passage?
The stages of professional identity development
Study Notes
Professional Identity
- Professional identity is an important part of one's self-conception, especially for professionals.
- When introducing oneself, profession is often a key aspect of one's identity.
- For engineers, professional identity is likely to be a significant part of their self-image.
Development of Professional Identity
- There are three stages in the development of professional identity:
Stage 1: Independent Operator
- Professionalism is seen as meeting fixed and clearly defined guidelines and expectations external to one's character.
- This stage involves adhering to rules and behaviors.
Stage 2: Team-Oriented Idealist
- Professionalism is seen as conforming to the expectations of other professionals, especially exemplary ones.
- This stage involves identifying with the expectations of one's peers.
Stage 3: Self-Defining or Integrated Professional
- Professionalism is integrated with personal values, making it a part of who one is.
- This stage is often not fully achieved until mid-life.
This quiz explores how our profession affects our identity and how we describe ourselves. It examines the importance of occupation in shaping our sense of self.
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