Biological+Predispositions

toc = Definition: = Genetically programmed tendencies to acquire classically conditioned fear responses to potentially life-threatening stimuli, p.142 Gen Psych Chapter 5 pp. 142-143

= Examples: = Fear of snakes and other potentially threatening animals is just as common in apes and monkeys as in humans, suggesting a biological predisposition to develop these fearful responses.

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=In the News:= Biological predisposition to violence: facts behind the fiction All the drama-documentaries in the IF series are based on rigorous journalism and research. Here are just some facts surrounding the issues of crime, violence and biological predisposition. [] Genetic Predisposition for Schizophrenia //Senior News Editor// Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on January 26, 2007 A new study presents evidence that a genetic variation may predispose individuals to develop [|schizophrenia]. [] Children have certain biological predispositions for taste. They like sweet and salty tastes and energy-dense foods. Energy-dense foods are foods that contain a lot of calories such as ice cream, chips, doughnuts, and cookies. Children usually dislike bitter and sour tastes. Sources: A. J. Hill, “Developmental Issues in Attitudes to Food and Diet,” Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 61, no. 2 (2002): 259–66.

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