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NClaborn

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Which of the following statements about thalassemia is true?
 
  a. It involves the inheritance of dominant genes from both parents.
  b. It is characterized by an impaired rate of hemoglobin chain synthesis.
  c. It always involves early death.
  d. It involve years of transfusions, which cause few side effects if any.

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors by caregivers most helps a child internalize a specific gender?
 
  a. telling boys that big boys don't cry
  b. buying and encouraging wearing the clothing and accessories of the gender
  c. continual rewards for responding in a manner consistent with a specific gender
  d. asking a daughter to do the dishes and a son to mow the lawn


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. Thalassemia does not involve dominant genes.
B Correct. The thalassemias are a group of inherited autosomal recessive disorders, characterized by an impaired rate of hemoglobin chain synthesis.
C Incorrect. If children with this disorder are not treated, they will die by the age of 5 to 6 years; but, their life can be extended with treatments by 1 to 2 decades.
D Incorrect. Treatment of thalassemia involves years of transfusions with often severe side effects.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect: Telling boys that big boys don't cry would not be the most helpful behavior for a child to internalize a specific gender.
B Incorrect: Buying and encouraging wearing the clothing and accessories of the gender would not be the most helpful behavior for a child to internalize a specific gender.
C Correct: Continual rewards for responding in a manner consistent with a specific gender internalizes that identity.
D Incorrect: Asking a daughter to do the dishes and a son to mow the lawn would not be the most helpful behavior for a child to internalize a specific gender.


NClaborn

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Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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