Routine Newborn Screening Reveals That an Infant Has a Genetic

question 6

Multiple Choice

Routine newborn screening reveals that an infant has a genetic defect.In which situation does a potential legal issue arise?

• A)The mother says,"I didn't give my permission for any genetic testing."
• B)The father says,"I think my uncle had a genetic problem."
• C)The mother says,"Would you write down exactly which test my baby did not pass?"
• D)The father says,"Can I hold my baby now?"

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an individual's overall impression influences their judgment about specific traits or abilities.

Personal Opinion

An individual’s view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

Contrast Error

A bias in performance appraisal that occurs when evaluations are influenced by comparing employees against each other instead of against objective standards.

Subjective Measures

Evaluation or assessment methods based on personal opinions, interpretations, points of view, or feelings rather than quantifiable metrics.