Elliot was born with a genetic disorder that is caused by a recessive gene. His symptoms are thick mucus that clogs his pancreas and lungs. He has many respiratory infections. Elliot most likely has

a. Huntington disease.
b. Tay-Sachs disease.
c. cystic fibrosis.
d. PKU


Answer: c. cystic fibrosis.

Psychology

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A. use harsh punishment to enforce rules B. are less controlling and accept their children's actions C. direct their children in logical and rational ways D. make few demands and use reason rather than power

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Josh is 18 and believes that something outside of him is controlling his thoughts and that he must retrace his steps four times to keep them under control. This behavior causes him to be released from his job due to tardiness. A mental health professional would say that his behavior is abnormal because it

a. interferes with his ability to function effectively. b. has presented abnormally early in life. c. is not accepted in his culture. d. exposes him to ridicule.

Psychology

On average, organizations annually spend about _____ per employee on training

a. $200 b. $1,100 c. $5,600 d. $5,600

Psychology

Research on child and youth heroes found that

A. children most frequently named cartoon characters as their heroes B. adolescents most frequently named parents as their heroes C. children most frequently named sports stars as their heroes D. adolescents most frequently named sports stars as their heroes.

Psychology