How you think about genetically altering predispositions

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Scan the "Genetic Counseling" passage on pages 77 - 80, and the "Epigenesis" passage on page 67 - 68 of your textbook. Some people believe genetic testing is acceptable when health issues are involved (e.g. genetically inherited cystic fibrosis), but not when parents want to select the gender of an embryo. Other people think genetic testing should not be utilized at all.

Where do *you* draw the line?

Please post your original response to the following:

If you could, would you alter any of the following pre-natally: a predisposition to shyness, genetic basis for sickle cell anemia, predisposition to leukemia, or intelligence?

Decide if there is a common theme in how you think about genetically altering predispositions to: shyness, sickle cell disease, leukemia and intelligence?

Please cite according to the exact specifications of American Psychological Association (APA) style guidelines, 7th edition.

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