STS 403 Quiz 2

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1.

In Ch 1 of Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that we know Homo Sapiens is...
- A.
  
  The wrong designation for humans
- B.
  
  The ultimate point of evolutionary change
- C.
  
  Is too inclusive a designation
- D.
  
  None of the above
2.

Gregory stock in ch 1 of redesigning humnas says that bioethicists and scientists alike...
- A.
  
  Have not thought through the larger implications of the wave of new technological developments in reproductive biology
- B.
  
  Have carefully thought through larger implications of new technological developments in reproductive biology
- C.
  
  Ignore the larger implications of the wave of new technological developments in reproductive biology
- D.
  
  Underestimate the larger implications of the wave of new technological developments in reproductive biology
3.

In chapter 1 of redesigning humans, gregory stock says that dismissal of technology's role in humanity's genetic future is ___________ among biologists who use advance technologies in their work.
- A.
  
  Common
- B.
  
  Rare
- C.
  
  Wholly absent
- D.
  
  Mandatory
4.

Gregory Stock in Ch 2 of redesigning humans says that progress in fields such as artificial intelligence, bio informatics and the design of computer chops _______________ the pace and extent of our ability to reshape human biology.
- A.
  
  Will be irrelevant to
- B.
  
  Will retard
- C.
  
  Will greatly influence
- D.
  
  Cannot affect
5.

In Ch 2 of Redesigning humans, Gregory stock says that when considering having a working link between his brain and a super computer he insists on two criteria. Which pair of criteria does he demand?
- A.
  
  A positive ethical evaluation and the benefits must be worth the discomforts of brain surgery.
- B.
  
  The benefits could not be as easily achieved through some noninvasive procedure and a positive regulatory evaluation of safety
- C.
  
  The benefits could not be as easily achieved through some noninvasive procedure and the benefits must be worth the discomforts of brain surgery
- D.
  
  None: He believes such brain-computer links to be wholly unacceptable
6.

Gregory stock in Ch 2 of redesigning humans says that the difference between a cyborg and a fyborg is....
- A.
  
  A matter of politics
- B.
  
  A matter of boundaries
- C.
  
  A matter of economics
- D.
  
  A matter of ethics
7.

In Ch 3 of redesigning humans Gregory Stock says that as effective somatic therapies become common
- A.
  
  Reduced public concern will smooth the way to actually genetically manipulating embryos
- B.
  
  Widespread concerns about fairness and equity occur
- C.
  
  Deepening religious objections to "playing god" will emerge
- D.
  
  None of the above
8.

Gregory stock in Ch 3 of Redesigning Humans say that the fundamental discoveries of genetic manipulation will flow from research
- A.
  
  Done Secretly
- B.
  
  Performed in third world countries
- C.
  
  Controlled by the government
- D.
  
  Deeply embedded in the mainstream
9.

In Ch 3 of Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that although the Human Genome Project offers great promise, for gaining control of our evolutionary future,
- A.
  
  Most scientists working on the project oppose gaining such control
- B.
  
  Most scientists working on the project are unaware of this potential
- C.
  
  This promise is far from the minds of most scientists working on the project
- D.
  
  Most scientists worry that such control will aggravate public panic
10.

Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock in Ch 4, says that notions of giving people gills or wings are...
- A.
  
  The stuff of science fiction
- B.
  
  A certainty
- C.
  
  Likely, but very distant
- D.
  
  Already being implemented
11.

In Ch 4, Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that "artificial chromosomes" will...
- A.
  
  Develop reliable generalized methods for germline intervention
- B.
  
  Enflame public concern
- C.
  
  Enlarge research bugets
- D.
  
  Never happen
12.

Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock in Ch4 says that the biggest challenge we will face from germline technology is
- A.
  
  Not from its failure but from its success
- B.
  
  Political opposition
- C.
  
  Religious opposition
- D.
  
  Managing its costs
13.

In Ch 5 Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that present prospects for retarding or even reversing key aspects of human aging
- A.
  
  Are reasonably good
- B.
  
  Are wholly fantastic
- C.
  
  Are undesirable for several reasons
- D.
  
  Merely wishful thinking
14.

Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock Ch 5 says that at the present...
- A.
  
  We have a very clear idea of the limits of the human lifespan
- B.
  
  We already know how much the human lifespan might be extended
- C.
  
  We have made no real progress in extending the standard of human lifespan
- D.
  
  None of the above
15.

In Ch 5 Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that if human lifespan doubled, the changed trajectory of human life...
- A.
  
  Would transform our institutions and our lives
- B.
  
  Would have little real impact on our social intsitutions
- C.
  
  Would reinforce tradition institutions
- D.
  
  Would significantly debase our culture
16.

In Ch 6 Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that advances in genetic manipulation
- A.
  
  Will never genetically determine our native toungue
- B.
  
  Will someday genetically determine our native tongue
- C.
  
  Will make spoken language obsolete
- D.
  
  None of the above
17.

In Ch 6 Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that if one identical twin gets Alzheimers, the other win has a ______ chance of being affected
- A.
  
  90
- B.
  
  75
- C.
  
  50
- D.
  
  10
18.

Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock in Ch 6 says that if comprehensive studies show that variants of a relative handful of key genes are responsible for tendencies toward specific personality traits
- A.
  
  It may be possible to select or modify embryos to achieve these predispositions
- B.
  
  It will still be impossible to select or modify embryos to achieve these predispositions
- C.
  
  It will still be immoral to select or modify embryos to achieve these predispositions
- D.
  
  It will become morally imperative to select or modify embryos to achieve these predispositions
19.

In Ch 9 Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that one day we
- A.
  
  Will abandon the effort to manipulate the genes of our children in sophisticated ways
- B.
  
  Will regret manipulating the genes of our children in sophisticated ways
- C.
  
  Will prohibit the manipulation of the genes of our children
- D.
  
  Will manipulate the genes of our children
20.

Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock in Ch 7 says that some nations
- A.
  
  May permanently reject genetic technologies
- B.
  
  May reject genetic technologies for a while, but this will prove to be ineffective
- C.
  
  May make genetic technologies mandatory
- D.
  
  None of the above
21.

In Ch 7 Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that public policy in Germany and France
- A.
  
  Both banning human germline engineering catagorically
- B.
  
  Both are endorsing human germline engineering
- C.
  
  Differ with France banning it and Germany endorsing it
- D.
  
  Differ with Germany banning it and France endorsing it
22.

Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock in Ch 8 says that the current discussion about human enhancement is not what it seems. He says that tehre is a deeper issue, which is:
- A.
  
  Medical Safety
- B.
  
  The well being of our children
- C.
  
  Philosophy and religion
- D.
  
  Protecting the human gene pool
23.

In Ch 8, Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that reproductive technology progresses...
- A.
  
  Is bound to drift out of the hands of traditional medical researchers and clinicians
- B.
  
  It is likely to come under even tighter political regulations
- C.
  
  It is unlikely to be left to the free-market mechanisms
- D.
  
  It is likely to be controlled by religious organizations
24.

Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock in Ch 9 says that germinal choice technology
- A.
  
  Will never live up to expectations
- B.
  
  Will offer us significant benefits
- C.
  
  Will produce significant physical and emotional harms
- D.
  
  None of the above
25.

In Ch 9 Redesigning Humans, Gregory Stock says that humanit'ys manipulation of _____________ has served as a unwitting pilot project for our coming manipulation
- A.
  
  Corn genetics
- B.
  
  Canine evolution
- C.
  
  Cattle evolution
- D.
  
  Soy genetics