In the Social Sciences, Case Studies Sometimes Help Future Researchers

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the social sciences, case studies sometimes help future researchers analyze similar situations to

• A) prevent war.
• B) promote social change.
• C) inform the future.
• D) end a social problem.

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Definitions:

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation and potentially severe neurological damage if untreated.

Huntington Disease

Hereditary disease characterized by chorea (ceaseless involuntary jerky movements) and progressive dementia, ending in death.

Tay-Sachs Disease

Inherited birth defect caused by the loss of genes that encode the enzyme necessary for breaking down certain fatty substances; appears 4 to 6 months after birth and results in intellectual disability, physical changes, and death by about age 5.

Genetic Errors

Flaws or mutations in an organism's DNA sequence that can lead to diseases, disorders, or physical variations.