The professional interviewed in this clip lists several reasons why individuals might consider genetic counseling. List and describe at least three of these reasons
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary, but should include at least 3 of the following: Genetic counselors can provide information about a diagnosis to help individuals better understand it. They can provide testing to help in the diagnosis of a child. Genetic counseling can help diagnose an adult onset disorder, or conduct prenatal testing. Individuals carry approximately 5-8 lethal recessive genes, and genetic counseling can help individuals better understand through testing and physical exams as well as information gathering.
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a. a person's belief that dogs are extraterrestrials disguised as pets b. a person's belief that he is Moses c. a person's report that she hears two voices conversing in her head d. a person using elaborate con tricks to lie, seduce, or manipulate others
Which of the following is true about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?
A) People with BDD never have delusional beliefs. B) Men with BDD are more likely to be preoccupied with their hips and their weight and to pick at their skin and camouflage it with make-up. C) Women with BDD are more likely to be preoccupied with their hips and their weight and to pick at their skin and camouflage it with make-up. D). Women with BDD are more likely to worry about thinning hair, be preoccupied with their genitals, and have muscle dysmorphia.