One of the Elements That Many Believe Distinguishes a Profession

question 20

Multiple Choice

One of the elements that many believe distinguishes a profession from other occupations is the acceptance by its members of a responsibility for the interests of those it serves, often articulated in:

• A)Its conceptual framework.
• B)Its code of ethics.
• C)Federal laws.
• D)State laws.

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Definitions:

Algebraic Expression

A mathematical construction that comprises standard digits, placeholders such as x or y, and mathematical processes like adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

Parabola

The graph of a quadratic function, represented as a symmetric curve that opens either up or down.

Focus

A point used in the definitions of conic sections, such as ellipses and hyperbolas, from which distances are measured to define the curves.

Vertex

The point where two lines, or edges, of a geometric figure meet; in the context of a parabola, the peak or the lowest point, depending on its orientation.