PSYC 372 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Genetic Counseling, Amniocentesis, Genetic Disorder
17 May 2020
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Billy"s behavioral issues: billy"s parents want to help him be calm in class by teaching him behavioral corrections at home. They decide to come into the classroom and discuss what they should do with his teacher: teacher goes to the library to finds the most effective methods, program a works 80% timgenetic counseling. Amniocentesis: determine genetic robustness of the child, especially for those over 35 years old: the young don"t do it because there"s a risk in the procedures, amniocentesis: the most widely used technique. A hollow needle is inserted through the abdominal wall to obtain a sample of fluid in the uterus. Can be performed by the 14th week after conception; 1 to 2 more weeks are required for test results. If you lost a child (problems with carrying child to term) / spontaneous miscarriage = candidate for counseling.
