According to the quality hypothesis of licensure, one would expect the degree of licensure to be greater for __________ than __________.
A) eyeglass fitting; eye examination by optometrist.
B) psychological counseling; psychiatric counseling.
C) treatment of open wound that requires stitches; cutting of fingernails on a diabetic patient.
D) contact lens sale; contact lens fitting.
E) flu shot; blood test.

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The quality hypothesis of licensure suggests that licensure is more prevalent in occupations where the quality of service is difficult for consumers to assess and where there is a significant risk of harm from poor quality service. Treating an open wound that requires stitches is a more complex and risky procedure compared to cutting fingernails, even for a diabetic patient, hence it would likely have a higher degree of licensure to ensure quality and protect consumers.

According to the Quality Hypothesis of Licensure, One Would Expect