What May Be a Problem with Racial Self-Identification for the Future

question 23

Multiple Choice

What may be a problem with racial self-identification for the future of medicine and pharmacogenomics (drugs tailored to suit one's genome) ?

• A) It may be linked to cultural associations.
• B) It may be defined by the possession of extreme physical traits.
• C) It may have traditional or historical bias.
• D) It may have a religious bias.
• E) Incorrect identification of ancestral background (all of the answers are correct).

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Definitions:

Self-Concept

A person’s knowledge about him- or herself, including one’s own traits, social identities, andexperiences.

Downward Social Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others who are worse off in order to feel better about one's own situation.

Self-Regulatory Perseveration

A psychological principle referring to the continuous effort to control one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, even in the face of challenges or setbacks.

Self-Awareness

The state of being cognizant of one’s own personality, sensations, motivations, and yearnings.