Rick Is 42 Years Old and Considering Becoming a Father

question 10

Multiple Choice

Rick is 42 years old and considering becoming a father.Should he be concerned that his age will affect the child?

• A)No,paternal age is not related to any known birth defects.
• B)No,only the age of the mother can affect the developing fetus.
• C)Yes: Because Rick is over 40,the child is more likely to have a smaller head circumference.
• D)Yes: Because Rick is over 40,the child is more likely to be autistic.

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Definitions:

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a test or measurement can accurately forecast or predict future outcomes or behaviors.

Criterion Validity

The extent to which a test's results correlate with other measures or outcomes that are already accepted as reflecting the variable being tested.

Epidemiological

Relating to the study of the distribution and determinants of health and diseases in populations.

Causal Relationship

A connection between two events where one event is understood to be directly responsible for causing the other.