If Having a Gene for Parkinson's Disease Guarantees That Parkinson's

question 72

Multiple Choice

If having a gene for Parkinson's disease guarantees that Parkinson's disease will develop, the presence of the gene can be described as a ________

• A) risk factor.
• B) necessary cause.
• C) sufficient cause.
• D) contributory cause.

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Definitions:

Allport

Refers to Gordon Allport, an American psychologist known for his trait theory of personality, emphasizing the uniqueness of the individual.

Cattell

Refers to Raymond Cattell, a psychologist known for his work in personality theory, including the development of the 16 Personality Factor (16PF) questionnaire.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and feelings of guilt or sadness.

Neurotic Trends

Patterns of thought, behavior, or emotion that are indicative of an unresolved inner conflict and tend to cause significant anxiety or distress.