Which of the Following Individuals Has the Greatest Risk for Bearing

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk for bearing a child with trisomy 21?

• A)Mrs.Jones,who is 18 and has been addicted to drugs
• B)Mrs.Black,age 45
• C)Mrs.Garcia,age 30,who had in vitro fertilization
• D)Mrs.Wallace,age 27,who is having her seventh child

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Definitions:

Erikson

Erik Erikson was a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychological development of human beings, which includes eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision freely; a crucial aspect of individual freedom and self-determination.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially does not elicit any intrinsic response until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Laughing

The act of making spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are expressions of amusement or joy.