The Presymptomatic Test for Huntington's Disease Enables One to Predict

question 41

Multiple Choice

 The presymptomatic test for Huntington's disease enables one to predict not only who will get the disease but also ____.

• A) the approximate age of onset
• B) what other diseases the person will contract
• C) which drugs will best alleviate the disease
• D) which symptoms will become prominent first, and which ones later

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Definitions:

Major Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Mental Hospital

A healthcare facility specifically for the treatment and care of individuals with psychological disorders or mental illnesses.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic method and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes and resolving internal conflicts.

Catharsis

A therapeutic process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions.