Which of the Following Statements Best Differentiates a Principle and a Rule

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best differentiates a principle and a rule as per AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct?

• A) A principle is an external person who oversees the behavioral actions of those who practice a profession, while a rule is a value-based internal force for behavioral action.
• B) A principle is an external person who oversees the behavioral actions of those who practice a profession, while a rule is an authoritative regulatory force for behavioral action.
• C) A principle is a value-based internal force for behavioral action and a rule is an authoritative regulatory force for behavioral action.
• D) A principle is regulatory force with advanced education and training and a rule is a value-based internal force for behavioral action.

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Definitions:

Eibl-Eibesfeldt

Refers to Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt, an ethologist known for his work in human behavior and evolutionary biology.

Human Facial Expressions

The visible changes in the face that convey an individual's emotional state, intentions, or social communication.

Basic Emotions

Fundamental feelings that are universal across human cultures, such as happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, and surprise.

Neurotransmitter

Biological chemicals that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another in the brain.