The Following Questions for Readings: "Genetics and Reproductive Risk: Can

question 1

Multiple Choice

The Following Questions For Readings: "Genetics and Reproductive Risk: Can Having Children Be Immoral?," Laura M. Purdy
-Purdy contends that to reproduce children when we know there is a high risk of transmitting a serious disease or defect is

• A) unfortunate but not morally impermissible.
• B) morally wrong.
• C) sometimes morally right.
• D) morally permissible.

---

Definitions:

Fluid Ability

The aspect of intelligence that involves the ability to deal with new and unusual problems without relying on previous knowledge.

Crystallized Ability

A type of intelligence that involves the ability to use learned knowledge and experience.

Worldview

The totality of psychological, thought, and emotional components of behaviors and decision making.

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes, often used in the context of emotional and behavioral characteristics or conditions.