Referring to the recent study mentioned in your textbook of New Zealand children that investigated whether a child's propensity for aggression was linked to biological factors present at birth,with which statement would those researchers most likely agree?
A)There is no such thing as genes; it is a social construction.
B)There is no such thing as a genetic predisposition.
C)There are genetic predispositions, but they have no impact on human behavior.
D)A baby with a genetic predisposition for alcoholism would not likely become a problem drinker if his or her social environment provided few opportunities to drink.
E)There is a genetic predisposition for alcoholism that will cause those with that predisposition to become alcoholics, regardless of environment.

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The researchers studied the link between biological factors present at birth and a child's propensity for aggression. Therefore, they would most likely agree that genetic predispositions can have an impact on human behavior, but social environment can also play a role in the expression of these predispositions. Option D is the only option that acknowledges the role of both genetics and environment in the expression of a predisposition.

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