PSY-357 – Lifespan Development
Topic 2 – Prenatal and Infant Development
Fetal Development Part 2
Directions: Answer each question, in a minimum of 100 words, regarding genetic testing and the ethical decisions involved in making those decisions. Use one to two scholarly resources to support your explanations.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, including APA reference page for both parts of the assignment.
1. Describe three genetic tests available to parents. Why would parents choose to complete these genetic tests?
2. What ethical dilemmas might arise in association with genetic testing? Consider the three genetic tests that you discussed in question 1. Would they all have the same ethical implications? Why or why not?
3. Discuss how your religious worldview might influence your reproductive choices and/or a decision to conduct genetic testing during pregnancy.
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