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hubes95

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Why do many scientists oppose genetic testing for psychological disorders?
 
  because no specific genes have been identified for any psychological disorder
  because of the high heritability of psychological disorders
  because there is no treatment for most psychological disorders
  because most psychological disorders are multifactorial in their manifestation

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Suppose a particular couple has a 50/50 chance of having a child with a lifelong, painful disease that will require expensive medical care. Who makes the decision about whether the couple tries to conceive?
 
  the couple
  their genetic counselor
  their doctor
  a judge


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rosiehomeworddo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

because most psychological disorders are multifactorial in their manifestation

Answer to Question 2

the couple


hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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