Professional Behaviour Refers to the Obligation That All Members of the Professional

question 19

Multiple Choice

Professional behaviour refers to the obligation that all members of the professional bodies:

• A) ensure that they do not harm the reputation of the accounting profession
• B) not allow their personal feelings or prejudices to influence their professional judgement
• C) refrain from disclosing information to people outside of their workplace that is learned as a result of their employment
• D) be straightforward and honest

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Definitions:

Sexual Feelings

Emotions and physiological sensations related to sexual attraction, desire, and activities, which are natural aspects of human sexuality.

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves attributing positive events to one's own character but attributing negative events to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate situational factors and overestimate personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.

Defensive Attribution

A cognitive bias theory explaining why people tend to attribute more blame to actions of others than to self, especially in negative situations, as a defense mechanism.