If Both Parents Are Carriers of PKU

question 124

Multiple Choice

If both parents are carriers of PKU,

• A) one child out of four will develop the disorder.
• B) none of the children will develop the disorder.
• C) their daughters are more likely to develop the disorder than their sons.
• D) all of their children will develop the disorder.

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Definitions:

Gender Stereotypes

Socially constructed ideas that prescribe the behaviors, roles, and attributes considered appropriate for individuals based on their perceived sex.

Emotionality

The quality or state of being emotional; the ability to express or handle emotional responses.

Instrumentality

An orientation toward action and accomplishment.

Gender Similarities Hypothesis

The theory that males and females are similar on most, but not all, psychological variables, challenging the idea of vast gender differences in cognitive abilities and behaviors.