The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ​

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ​

• A)​provides for genetic testing before an abortion.
• B)​prevents the use of stem cells for cloning.
• C)​limits the use of DNA in criminal trials.
• D)​prohibits discrimination in health coverage or employment based on genetic information.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, extinction refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer provided.

Operant Conditioning

A behavior modification technique where the degree of an act is regulated via reinforcement or disciplinary measures.

Biological Constraints

Limitations on learning and adaptation that are rooted in an organism's biological characteristics.

Associative Learning

The process by which an individual learns the connection between two stimuli, or between a behavior and a response.