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Imagine that you are a genetic counselor. A couple has come to you because they are concerned about whether they should have children. The wife is 40 years old, and her husband is a 42-year-old; they are both African American, and neither of them have a family history of genetic birth defects. What concerns would you discuss with this couple? How would you counsel them? Provide specific information to help guide their decision on whether or not to have children. It will be necessary for you to provide a discussion of several different concepts of genetics in order to have a complete answer. |
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One of your friends recently confided in you that she is pregnant. She knows you're taking a class in life-span development and asks for your advice about childbirth. Specifically, she wants to know what she can expect during childbirth, and what her options are. What would you tell her about the three stages of birth, possible complications, available pain-medications, and the various childbirth strategies that are available to her? What advice would you have for her to ensure a safe and healthy delivery? |
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Evolutionary psychology holds that adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" are important in shaping behavior. Provide an example of a modern behavior or preference that can be explained by evolutionary theory. What are some of the limitations of using evolutionary theory to explain human development? |
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One of your close friends is thinking about getting pregnant. She has heard that the safest pregnancy is a planned pregnancy. Using your knowledge of teratogens, explain what is meant by this statement. What recommendations do you have for your friend to ensure a healthy pregnancy? How can your friend reduce the chances of fetal harm due to teratogens? |
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Another of your close friends confides in you that she is pregnant, but having had virtually no education in the whole "childbirth" thing, she has no idea what is happening inside of her womb while the baby develops. Trace the major events that occur in each of the three prenatal stages of development, making sure to give her information about what she can expect to occur at each stage. |
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Imagine that your child is born premature. Using your knowledge of infant development, what can you do to promote optimal development for your preterm baby? What does the research on preterm and low birth weight infants tell us about encouraging healthy development for these babies? |
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