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 a genetic predisposition.
B) There are genetic predispositions,but they have no impact on human behavior.
C) 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.
D) 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 would most likely agree with option C, as it acknowledges that genetic predisposition may increase the likelihood of a certain behavior or condition, but environmental factors also have an influence. This aligns with the findings of the New Zealand study that investigated the link between biological factors and aggression in children. Options A and B are incorrect as they deny the existence or impact of genetic predispositions. Option D is incorrect as it suggests that genetic predispositions inevitably lead to a certain outcome, regardless of environmental factors.

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