In 1883, Alexander Graham Bell (Inventor of the Telephone), After

question 36

Multiple Choice

In 1883, Alexander Graham Bell (inventor of the telephone) , after determining that deafness was hereditary in nature, suggested that two individuals who are deaf should not marry (and, therefore, produce children) . This is an example of

• A) genetic testing.
• B) eugenics.
• C) natural selection.
• D) cloning.

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Definitions:

Conduct Problems

Behavioral issues in children and adolescents characterized by rule-breaking, aggression, deceitfulness, and defiance of authority.

Consensus

General agreement among a group of people.

Status Offense

A type of legal offense that is considered a violation only because of the age of the offender, such as truancy or underage drinking.

Skipping School

The action of staying away from school without permission or valid reason.