Which Woman Would Be Most Likely to Benefit from Genetic

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which woman would be most likely to benefit from genetic testing for breast cancer?

• A) a 25-year-old woman whose mother,aunt,and grandmother had breast cancer
• B) a healthy 75-year-old woman with no family history of breast cancer
• C) a 40-year-old woman who has a cousin with breast cancer
• D) a 55-year-old woman whose older sister was just diagnosed with breast cancer
• E) All women can benefit from genetic testing for breast cancer.

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Definitions:

Latent Function

Unintended and often unrecognized consequences of social processes or structures.

Manifest Function

The recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, which contribute to its function in society.

Dysfunction

In sociology, a component of society that may disrupt the social system or reduce its stability.

Social Life

The part of an individual's time that is spent interacting with others in informal or structured social settings.