Biological Determinism

Definition

Biological determinism is the belief that an individual's psychological development and behavior are solely determined by their biological factors, such as genetics or physiology.

Related terms

Environmental Determinism: The belief that an individual's behavior and development are solely determined by environmental factors, such as upbringing or social influences.

Interactionist Perspective: The idea that both biological and environmental factors interact to shape an individual's behavior and development.

Epigenetics:

The study of how environmental factors can influence gene expression without changing the underlying DNA sequence.