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A genetic predisposition is a genetic effect which influences the phenotype of an organism but which can be modified by the environmental conditions. Genetic testing is able to identify individuals who are genetically predisposed to certain health problems.

See also

• Human nature.
• E. O. Wilson's book on sociobiology and his book Consilience discuss the idea of genetic predisposition to behaviors.
• The field of evolutionary psychology explores the idea that certain behaviors have been selected for during the course of evolution.
• The nature versus nurture debate.
• Behavioral genetics.
• Predispositioning Theory.