Which Statement Should a Counselor Make When Telling a Couple

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement should a counselor make when telling a couple about the prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders?

• A) Diagnosis can be obtained promptly through most hospital laboratories.
• B) Common disorders can quickly be diagnosed through blood tests.
• C) A comprehensive evaluation will result in an accurate diagnosis.
• D) Diagnosis may be slow and could be inconclusive.

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Definitions:

John Watson

An American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behaviors and discounting the importance of mental states.

Observational Learning

The process of learning behaviors, skills, or attitudes by watching and imitating others.

Bandura

Albert Bandura, a psychologist renowned for his work on social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of learning where a stimulus is first made meaningful or potent through its association with a primary stimulus.