Why Did the U

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Multiple Choice

Why did the U.S.government begin genetic testing among Africans seeking asylum in the country in 2008?

• A)They tested those individuals seeking asylum on the basis of family reunification in order to guarantee they were genetically related.
• B)They tested those seeking asylum for illnesses and genetic traits that might be harmful if introduced into the U.S.population.
• C)Because their status as political prisoners was being used to gain entrance,the U.S.government sought to clear them from any felonies in their home countries before granting admission.
• D)They performed genetic tests and collected DNA so that these individuals could be documented in case of future fraud committed while citizens of the U.S.
• E)They began this testing in order to contribute to a worldwide data bank on human evolution.

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Definitions:

Developmental Psychologists

Professionals who study the psychological growth and development that occurs throughout a lifespan.

Nature And Nurture

The debate regarding the influence of genetic inheritance (nature) versus environmental factors (nurture) on human development.

Developmental Process

The sequence of changes in physical, cognitive, and emotional growth that occur over a person's lifetime.

Susceptible

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing or condition.