If a licensed professional claims that they acted the way they did "because a supervisor insisted that that action be taken"a disciplinary body:
A) Is likely to excuse the professional from culpability for any unethical action
B) Is likely to ignore the influence of the supervisor when deciding whether any violation of the code took place
C) Is likely to reduce the severity of the punishment if they are convicted of a violation of the ethics code
D) None of the above

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A licensed professional is typically held accountable for their own actions, regardless of a supervisor's influence, and cannot use a supervisor's insistence as a defense for unethical behavior.

If a Licensed Professional Claims That They Acted the Way