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Brian Wanted a Career in Medicine and Scored Off-The-Charts on His

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Brian wanted a career in medicine and scored off-the-charts on his boards.Despite having the option to specialize in a high-profile area like plastic surgery,cardio-thoracic surgery,or neurosurgery,he opted for emergency medicine.Emergency medicine is scheduled shift-work,which allows him time to volunteer at his kids' schools and play baseball with them,and to continue training vigorously for the triathlons and wilderness races he so enjoys.Given the characteristics of meaningful work,how could we best explain Brian's choice?


A) Brian believes that working as an emergency room doctor will enable him to develop and practice his skills as a doctor more than other specialties.
B) Brian believes that clock-time is more prestigious than task-time,which makes him feel as though his work is more meaningful.
C) Brian prefers a less prestigious career that provides him the time and income necessary to live comfortably.
D) All of the above.

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