Which description matches professional criteria 2?

• A. A person who relies entirely on others for decisions.
• B. A person who avoids responsibility in daily practice.
• C. A person who exhibits a certain level of autonomy in one's day-to-day conduct of professional practice.
• D. A person who has no professional autonomy.

Answer: (C)

In professional practice, autonomy means using your own professional judgment to make decisions and carry out tasks within your scope, while still following relevant standards and guidelines. The description that matches professional criteria two is about someone who shows a certain level of autonomy in day-to-day conduct. This reflects the ability to act responsibly, make decisions, and take ownership of outcomes rather than relying entirely on others or avoiding responsibility.

The other descriptions don’t fit because one describes complete dependence on others, another implies shirking duty, and the last indicates a total lack of independence. A healthy professional balance is to exercise appropriate autonomy—enough to think and decide thoughtfully, but with collaboration and adherence to ethical and professional standards.