Which of the Following Is True of the Options Available

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the options available to a couple who are thinking about starting a family but who are concerned about passing onto their children genetic disorders which run in their family?

• A) Adoption is probably the best option in order for the couple to be certain they do not pass on any disorders to their children.
• B) Preventive genetic counseling can allow them to be tested for defective genes before they conceive a child.
• C) Ethical controversies surrounding genetic counseling have made these procedures illegal in most states.
• D) Most genetic disorders can be prevented through early detection.

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Definitions:

Preconventional

The first level in Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where behavior is guided by consequences and external rewards or punishments.

Recreational Drugs

Substances taken for pleasure rather than for medical reasons; often associated with altering one's mood, perception, or consciousness.

Moral Development

The growth in an individual's understanding of right and wrong, based on cultural, societal, and personal values.

Critical Period

A specific timeframe in the development of an organism during which it is especially sensitive to certain stimuli or experiences, which are essential for normal development.