If a Mother Is HLA A3A14/ B5B15/ Cw3Cw4,and Her Child

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a mother is HLA A3A14/ B5B15/ Cw3Cw4,and her child is A3A9/B5B27/Cw4Cw7,which of the following men is the most likely candidate for the father?

• A) A5A9/B5B27/Cw3Cw7
• B) A9A11/B15B21/Cw1Cw4
• C) A4A15/B2B27/Cw1Cw5
• D) A5A9/B17B27/Cw3Cw5

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Definitions:

Expectancy-value Theory

A psychological theory that explains behavior as driven by the belief that one's effort will lead to desired outcomes and the value of those outcomes to the individual.

Goal

denotes an objective or desired outcome that a person or a system aims to achieve.

Effort

The amount of physical or mental energy expended to achieve a goal or perform a task.

Expectancy-value Theory

A psychological theory that explains motivation and behavior as a function of an individual's expectations for success and the value they place on achieving the goal.