Name one concept, theory, or research finding that you learned from this week’s reading. You are to provide the page number from where you retrieved this information. (.25 x 2 = .5)
Provide a background of the theory/concept, covering the name of theory, theorist, or concept, and what the theory says about human development or behavior. (.25)
Describe an illustrative example of this theory concept in everyday life. The illustrative example should provide sufficient detail and link your example to specific course concepts. Use examples from your personal experiences, informal observations of those around you, or the media. (.25)
In Chapter 2 we are introduced to “Biological Development in Infancy and Childhood”. In this chapter, we learn about conception, trimesters, stress, problem pregnancies, abortion, infertility, as well as many other topic’s that relate to the dynamics of human reproduction, and developmental milestones.
Research and read the article titled: “I didn’t know she was having 8 babies”. (address listed below). You are to address the following questions from the physician’s perspective, and then from Nadya Suleman’s perspective (2 points)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1322714/Doctor-Octomom-Nadya-Suleman-I-didnt-know-having-8-babies.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)
FYI:
ETHICS: A set of moral principles and conversions about what is right and the consequent behavior of an individual, group, profession, or culture.
2011, Association for Advanced Training
ethical. … Ethical comes from the Greek ethos "moral character" and describes a person or behavior as right in the moral sense - truthful, fair, and honest. Sometimes the word is used for people who follow the moral standards of their profession. https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ethical
ethical in American. (ˈɛθɪkəl ; et hˈikəl) having to do with ethics or morality; of or conforming to moral standards. conforming to the standards of conduct of a given profession or group.
4a). Was it ethically responsible for D. Michael Kamrava to implant 12 embryos in his patient? Why or why not? (.5)
4b). Was it ethically responsible for Nadya Suleman to permit 12 embryos to be implanted? Why or why not? (.5)
4c). Is it ethically justifiable for society to absorb the cost of the children? Why or why not? (.5)
4d). Is fetal reduction ethically justifiable when a mother is pregnant with 12 embryos? Why or why not? (.5)
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