According to Charles L. Bosk, when a surgeon makes a mistake, the kind of mistake least likely to be forgiven by other professionals is:
A) Technical
B) Conscientious
C) Normative
D) Judgmental

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Charles L. Bosk, in his seminal work on medical errors and professional culture, particularly in the context of surgery, identifies normative errors as those least likely to be forgiven by other professionals. Normative mistakes involve violations of the core values or norms of the profession, such as not following standard procedures or ethical guidelines, which are considered more serious and less forgivable than errors in technical skill, conscientiousness, or judgment.