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Old 02-14-2007, 07:19 PM   #11 (permalink)

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It is a product of genetics and learned behavior.

As are most human behaviors.
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Old 02-14-2007, 08:09 PM   #12 (permalink)

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yeah but nurture can overcome most if not all genetic traits
I disagree. It can influence their development to a point, and might be able to cover them up, but it won't overcome it completely. I would go as far to say that it is unhealthy in a psychological sense to try to go completely against our genetic predispositions.
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Old 02-14-2007, 08:46 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Absolutely genetic.

Look in a nursery of 15 months to 3 years. I wouldn't call it pure violence, but to say we (men, not necessarily women) are aggressive wouldn't be an overstatement.
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Old 02-14-2007, 08:49 PM   #14 (permalink)
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genetics, and it is because of testosterone, some peoiple just have more and can naturally expell more physical energy in the form of aggresion
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Old 02-14-2007, 08:57 PM   #15 (permalink)

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Everything is genetic. Enviroment is because of genetics. Even if enviroment influences it then it is still genetic. Every happening is predestined is it not?
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Old 02-14-2007, 09:03 PM   #16 (permalink)

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You should have waited another month, for St. Patrick's day to post this thread/question. Any Irish here?

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Old 02-14-2007, 09:21 PM   #17 (permalink)
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I'm a pretty mean fuck.
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Old 02-14-2007, 09:23 PM   #18 (permalink)

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Old 02-14-2007, 10:54 PM   #19 (permalink)

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yeah but nurture can overcome most if not all genetic traits

I am with you bro. Aggression is sprouted from anger and hatred which can be suppressed and control. To me personalities are extreme cases of habits and it also can be change through daily practice.
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yeah but nurture can overcome most if not all genetic traits
Why do you think so?

Our mind is not separate from our physical brain. Our brain is made up of components that are just as easily inherited as the rest of our physical body.

I'm sure some behaviors can be nurtured to change but the underlying impulses won't go away unless they are physically manipulated.

We all have different capacities for happiness, depression, aggression, and even intelligence. I think the best approach is to discover what your own capacities are and nurture them from there.
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