Michael D. Bayles | the Professions

question 42

Multiple Choice

Michael D. Bayles | The Professions
In this reading, Bayles discusses the characteristics of being a professional and the complex relationship between generally autonomous professionals and their supervisors. He distinguishes between consulting and scholarly professions, concluding with a discussion of how professions monopolize services in order to keep out untrained practitioners.
-A ___________ is a permission to perform certain acts provided specified conditions are fulfilled.

• A) right
• B) social good
• C) monopoly
• D) privilege

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Definitions:

Nerve Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along the nerve fibers, facilitating communication between neurons or between neurons and muscles.

Midbrain

In mammals, the part of the brain located below the thalamus and above the pons.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.

Cerebellum

Part of the brain at the back of the skull that regulates coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements.