Because both of John's parents smoke, John has a higher-than-average chance of being a smoker. This is an example of
A) a reinforcing factor.
B) a predisposing factor.
C) a confirming factor.
D) an enabling factor.

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A predisposing factor is a characteristic that increases the likelihood of a certain behavior or condition. In this case, John's parents smoking is a predisposing factor for John potentially becoming a smoker.

Because Both of John's Parents Smoke, John Has a Higher-Than-Average