T3 Profession and Practices Exam Practice

Recognizing and valuing differences in people within a group points to diversity. Diversity captures the variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences that people bring, and valuing those differences means creating an environment where different perspectives are seen as assets and included in discussions and decisions.

Equity focuses on fairness and access to opportunities, which may involve adjusting resources or policies. Empathy is about understanding and sharing others’ feelings. Autonomy refers to self-rule and independence. While these are important concepts, they don’t specifically describe the idea of recognizing and valuing diverse characteristics in a group the way diversity does.