Even If We Cannot Necessarily Predict the Outcomes of Direct

question 20

Multiple Choice

Even if we cannot necessarily predict the outcomes of direct genetic manipulation, we do know that it has direct social impacts, including

• A) it can lead to unnecessary geneticization
• B) it can cost more than the patient can afford
• C) it facilitates the inflation of pharmaceutical prices for the wrong reasons
• D) it can lead to unequal treatments in a given population

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Definitions:

Gender Identity

Our sense of being male, female, or some combination of the two.

Androgyny

The combination of masculine and feminine characteristics into an ambiguous form, often related to gender identity, behavior, and fashion.

Father Absence

A situation where a father is physically or emotionally unavailable to their child, which can impact the child's development and psychological health.

Insecure Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by anxiety or avoidance in relationships, often stemming from inconsistent caregiving in childhood.