As Genetic Technology Makes Testing for a Wide Variety of Genotypes

question 21

Multiple Choice

As genetic technology makes testing for a wide variety of genotypes possible, which of the following is likely to be an increasingly troublesome issue?

• A) use of genotype information to provide positive identification of criminals
• B) using technology to identify genes that cause criminal behaviors
• C) the need to legislate for the protection of the privacy of genetic information
• D) discrimination against certain racial groups because of major genetic differences
• E) alteration of human phenotypes to prevent early disease

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Definitions:

Exhibitionist Disorder

A sexual disorder characterized by intense, recurrent urges or behaviors involving exposing one's genitals to an unsuspecting person.

Sexual Dysfunction

Problems that interfere with any phase of the sexual response cycle, preventing individuals from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.

Pedophilic Disorder

A paraphilic disorder in which a person has repeated and intense sexual urges or fantasies about watching, touching, or engaging in sexual acts with children, and either acts on these urges or experiences clinically significant distress or impairment.

Therapy

A treatment intended to relieve or heal disorders, often involving systematic interaction between a therapist and a client.