Maria and Michael Have Just Been Told That Their Newborn

question 103

Multiple Choice

Maria and Michael have just been told that their newborn child has tested positive for PKU.What does this mean?

• A) PKU can be cured through medication
• B) PKU can be controlled through a strict exercise regiment
• C) The condition will disappear by the time their child is six months old
• D) Their child can develop normally if placed on a special diet early

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Definitions:

Principles Of Learning

Fundamental guidelines or rules that explain how individuals acquire skills, knowledge, habits, attitudes, or behaviors through study, experience, or teaching.

Orientation Behavior

The ability of an organism to recognize its position in its environment through cues and to adjust its behaviors accordingly.

Systematic Application

The organized, methodical implementation of procedures, practices, or policies in order to achieve specific objectives.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavioral training that uses negative stimuli to reduce or eliminate undesired behaviors.