genetic determinism
Genetic determinism refers to the belief or theory that an individual's genetic makeup solely determines their physical and behavioral traits, excluding other factors such as environment or personal choices.
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Related Concepts (19)
- determinism
- dna
- epigenetics
- evolutionary biology
- free will
- gene expression
- genetic assimilation
- genetic disorders
- genetic engineering
- genetic inheritance
- genetic predisposition
- genetic testing
- genetic traits
- genetic variation
- genome
- genotype vs phenotype
- heredity
- heritability
- nature vs nurture debate
Similar Concepts
- behavioral determinism
- biological determinism
- causal determinism
- cultural determinism
- environmental determinism
- genetic determinants
- genetic predispositions
- hard determinism
- historical determinism
- indeterminism
- moral determinism
- predeterminism
- psychological determinism
- scientific determinism
- theological determinism