Genetic and Reproductive Technology
Assessment 1 Instructions: Genetic and Reproductive Technology
Prepare 3-4 pages of content for a physicians group website about a new form of genetic or reproductive technology.
Introduction
A firm grasp of the historical context around prenatal and infant development and of research methods used to gather data about infants enables effective promotion of healthy newborn and infant development and will help you complete your first assessment in this course. You will have the opportunity to apply knowledge of the complex ways in which heredity and environment or “nature and nurture” interact through epigenetics. Given the effects of nature and nurture on a newborn’s early development, the specific influences of parenting-including family, culture, and society-have particular relevance.
Additionally, it is important to be aware of new trends in reproductive technologies and advances in genetic testing that have led to early diagnoses of fetal health and genetic disorders.
Preparation
Scan the literature and choose a technology for your topic. Some examples of common genetic or reproductive technology include:
Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT).
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).
Intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI).
LITERATURE SEARCH RESOURCES
Use the following resources to locate articles, books, and other items related to your assessment topic in the Capella University Library:
PSY-FPX6010: Human Prenatal Development Research Guide.
Access the Capella University Library Databases from the Articles, Books, and More page.
Instructions
Scenario
You work for a large OB-GYN group as a parent educator and have been directed to develop information about a new form of genetic or reproductive technology, analyzing the merits and limitations and considering any ethical concerns for the individual, family, and society. In your analysis, note the role of the genetic counselor in providing support for your identified technology. The physicians group intends to add it to their website, so the content must be clear and comprehensible to a layperson.
DELIVERABLE
Develop 2- 3 pages of content about a specific genetic or reproductive technology using the following section and content guides:
General Information
Begin your presentation with general information on the technology.
Description of Selected Reproductive or Genetic Technology
Explain the selected reproductive or genetic technology.
Is the technology invasive or noninvasive?
When are the tests done?
What are the general costs associated with the procedure?
Identify benefits and limitations of the technology.
How successful is the technology?
Are there fetal or maternal risks associated with the reproductive or genetic technology?
What are any ethical dilemmas related to the selected technology for the individual, family, and society?
The Genetic Counselor
Describe the role and background of the genetic counselor specific to your identified technology.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Writing is coherent, using evidence to succinctly support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. The content must be clear and comprehensible to a layperson.
Length: 2- 3 pages.
APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and format. See Evidence and APA.
References: Include a minimum of four recent scholarly references.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 2: Analyze knowledge related to reproductive and genetic technology.
Explain one new form of genetic or reproductive technology.
Analyze the benefits of the selected technology.
Analyze the limitations of the selected technology.
Describe the role and background of the genetic counselor specific to the identified technology.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
Write clearly and logically, using language that is comprehensible to the intended audience and including scholarly references, with correct use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and application of APA guidelines.
