Many contemporary researchers claim that biological predispositions, or the degree to which ________ prepare(s) animals and humans to acquire or resist acquiring classically conditioned responses, are an important factor in the conditioning process.

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Biological predispositions, or the degree to which genes prepare animals and humans to acquire or resist acquiring classically conditioned responses, have been found to be an important factor in the conditioning process. Mitochondria and neural proliferation may have some influence, but they are not the main factors in this process. Learning passed from parent to child may play a role in shaping behavior, but it is not specifically related to classical conditioning.

Many Contemporary Researchers Claim That Biological Predispositions, or the Degree