First Cousin Marriages (Between the Children of Two Siblings) Are

question 68

Multiple Choice

First cousin marriages (between the children of two siblings) are legally prohibited:

• A) in all fifty states in the United States of America.
• B) in some states in the United States of America.
• C) in no state in the United States of America.
• D) in all Western countries.
• E) universally.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Behavior

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Genetically Identical

Having exactly the same genetic makeup. Commonly used to describe organisms that are clones of each other.

Fertilized Egg

A reproductive cell formed from the union of a sperm and an ovum, marking the beginning of a pregnancy.

Psychological Mechanisms

Underlying mental processes that enable individuals to think, feel, and behave in specific ways.