Would You Recommend Genetic Testing for the APOE*4 Allele in Family

question 17

Essay

Would you recommend genetic testing for the APOE*4 allele in family members of an Alzheimer disease patient?  Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Referent Power

A type of influence based on the loyalty or respect one commands from others due to personal traits or integrity, rather than formal authority.

Expert Power

The influence one possesses as a result of experience, special skill, or knowledge in a particular field.

Reward Power

The capacity to influence others through the distribution or promise of benefits and incentives.

Legitimate Power

The authority derived from a formal position or role within an organization, granting the ability to influence others' actions or decisions.