A Couple Wants to Start a Family, but They Are

question 18

Essay

A couple wants to start a family, but they are concerned that their child might have cystic fibrosis. After taking a family history, you determine that while neither of them has the disease, the woman had a sister with cystic fibrosis (with unaffected parents), and the man's father also had cystic fibrosis. What do you tell them?

Recognize the characteristics of type A and type B personalities and their implications on health.

Explain the concept of cognitions in stress, including the role of beliefs and evaluations.

Describe the physiological and psychological reactions to stress.

Understand the concept of irrational beliefs and their impact on stress and emotional health.

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