Question

professionals who follow the tenets of idealism lay emphasis on

o the development of character
o the downplay of values
o the use of scientific means to identifying truths
o the variable nature of values

Explanation:

Idealism emphasizes the importance of ideas and values. It focuses on the development of character as it believes in the cultivation of moral and spiritual qualities. Downplaying values goes against the tenets of idealism. Idealism is more about non - scientific, intuitive understanding rather than scientific means for identifying truths. It also posits that values are not variable but rather absolute in an ideal sense.

Answer:

the development of character