A Couple Is Deciding Whether or Not to Try and Conceive

question 96

Multiple Choice

A couple is deciding whether or not to try and conceive a child. They meet with a health professional who asks them questions regarding their genetic heritage in order to explore whether their child might develop genetic abnormalities. This process is called

• A) prenatal testing.
• B) genetic counseling.
• C) chorionic villus sampling.
• D) adoption counseling.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A psychological theory that focuses on observable behaviors and disregarding internal processes, emphasizing the learning process through rewards and punishments.

Cognitive Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies mental processes including how people think, perceive, remember, and learn.

Natural Drive

Intrinsic motivations or biological imperatives that guide behavior, such as hunger, thirst, or the drive for survival.

Carl Rogers

A pioneering psychologist known for developing client-centered therapy and emphasizing the importance of the self and unconditional positive regard.