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What would you typically mention when introducing yourself?
What would you typically mention when introducing yourself?
- Your name and family affiliation
- Your occupation and place of residence (correct)
- Your place of residence and occupation
- Your profession and family affiliation
Why is it important for professionals to mention their profession?
Why is it important for professionals to mention their profession?
- Because it's a necessity
- Because it's a part of their identity (correct)
- Because it's a requirement
- Because it's a hobby
What happens to your identity when you get a professional degree?
What happens to your identity when you get a professional degree?
- You feel the same about yourself
- You feel disappointed in yourself
- You feel relieved and proud of yourself (correct)
- You feel less proud of yourself
According to Box 1.1, what is the first stage in the development of professional identity?
According to Box 1.1, what is the first stage in the development of professional identity?
What is the second stage in the development of professional identity?
What is the second stage in the development of professional identity?
What is the final stage in the development of professional identity?
What is the final stage in the development of professional identity?
What is the focus of the Independent Operator stage?
What is the focus of the Independent Operator stage?
What is the main idea of the passage?
What is the main idea of the passage?
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.
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Description
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.
