________ refers to a procedure done between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation in which a doctor removes a small amount of amniotic fluid via a needle in the abdomen to test for genetic abnormalities.

A. Amniocentesis
B. CT scan
C. Ultrasound
D. Fetal magnetic resonance imaging
E. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)


Answer: A

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The stability of character traits is an argument in favor of information gained from what type personnel testing?

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Culture gives people a sense of group cohesion, shared meaning and identity, and also establishes standards for acceptable behavior, called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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