A 30-Year-Old Man Comes from a Family with a History

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 30-year-old man comes from a family with a history of Huntington disease.What type of testing should he be considering?

• A) Presymptomatic testing
• B) Prenatal diagnosis
• C) Ultrasonography
• D) Carrier testing for his wife
• E) Amniocentesis.

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

The impact others have on us that causes us to comply with their behavior or beliefs to gain their approval and acceptance.

Social Contagion

The phenomenon where behaviors, attitudes, or emotions spread through groups or societies, akin to the transmission of diseases.

Injunctive Norms

Social norms that define what is perceived as approved or disapproved behavior within a group or society.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence and community.