Why Is Nancy Wexler Against Taking the Test for Huntington's

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is Nancy Wexler against taking the test for Huntington's?

• A) Once you take the test, you can't get the results back.
• B) If you test positive, you may develop a sick identity.
• C) Testing is a family issue and she would need permission of others in the family.
• D) Most people can't get good counseling before they take the test or afterwards.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical index that reflects the relationship between two variables, specifically how the value of one variable changes when the value of the other variable changes.

Prediction Error

The difference between observed values and the values predicted by a model, used as a metric to evaluate the accuracy of predictions.

Absolute Value

The non-negative value of a number disregarding its sign; representing its distance from zero on the number line.

Criterion Variable

The dependent variable that is predicted or explained by independent variables in a study.