A Mutation in a Gene Controlling a Cell Cycle Checkpoint

question 8

True/False

A mutation in a gene controlling a cell cycle checkpoint could pose a significant risk of cancer.

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Definitions:

Exposure and Response Prevention

A cognitive-behavioral therapy technique used primarily for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where the patient is exposed to their fear and taught to refrain from their usual response to reduce anxiety.

Neutralizing

In a psychological context, neutralizing refers to strategies used to counteract or mitigate unwanted thoughts and anxieties.

Social Skills Training

A form of behavioral therapy used to improve interpersonal skills through teaching and practice.