Dr. Ziddy has found the gene responsible for poor reading skills in children. As a result of finding this gene, Dr. Ziddy campaigns all government agencies to discontinue all reading programs in the schools. Dr. Ziddy probably holds the view of
A)natural selection
B)social Darwinism
C)range of reaction
D)genetic determinism

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Dr. Ziddy's campaign to discontinue all reading programs based on the discovery of a gene responsible for poor reading skills suggests a belief in genetic determinism. This view holds that genes determine all aspects of human behavior and abilities, implying that environmental interventions (like reading programs) are ineffective.

Dr Ziddy Has Found the Gene Responsible for Poor Reading