And two: this predisposition is an incidental by-product of cognitive functioning gone awry. From Wordnik.com. [Is God an Accident?] Reference
Human beings come into the world with a predisposition to believe in supernatural phenomena — and this predisposition is a by-product of cognitive functioning gone awry. From Wordnik.com. [Transcending God] Reference
Hitchens, a wily wordsmith, ever too unpredictable for predisposition, is a wild card by any measure who in a talk-show throwaway once referred to Chávez as an 'oil-rich clown.'. From Wordnik.com. [¡Viva Sean! Penn and Pals Chat Up Chavez and Castro] Reference
The players come to your game with a certain predisposition, it’s nice to respect that. From Wordnik.com. [I Hate the RAW « Geek Related] Reference
One theory gaining interest is that the child will have a genetic predisposition, which is then exasperated by environmental factors. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Rock Positano: Autism Spectrum Disorders A Focus Of HBO Special] Reference
There ` s a huge genetic predisposition, meaning it runs in families when you ` re dealing with alcoholism and other drug use. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 29, 2008] Reference
While there are other causes for diabetes such as predisposition and an aging population, obesity is thought to be largely responsible for this surge. From Wordnik.com. [Sharon Chirban, Ph.D.: Why We Need to Fight Against Childhood Obesity Now] Reference
So the fact that you may have a genetic "predisposition" for a certain illness does not mean that you are doomed to develop it. From Wordnik.com. [foodconsumer.org] Reference
But even Pisani acknowledges that the handiness of lottery outlets is bound to entice people with a "predisposition" to gambling. From Wordnik.com. [Chicago Reader] Reference
Additionally, health insurers will not be allowed to consider a person's genetics -- such as predisposition for Parkinson's disease -- to set insurance rates or deny coverage. From Wordnik.com. Reference
You know, the predisposition to engage in "Bush-bashing?". From Wordnik.com. [Alex Pattakos: Philosopher Hypatia: An Inspiration for the Ages] Reference
Animals which show a predisposition to abort should not be bred. From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
After all, "the predisposition of voters" is to reelect a president. From Wordnik.com. [The Anti-Obama] Reference
So companies have a predisposition to borrow, which often leads to problems. From Wordnik.com. [Adding Up The Stimulus Plan] Reference
Like Riefenstahl, she displays a pathological predisposition for self-reinvention. From Wordnik.com. [Ariel Gonzalez: The 'Fascinating Fascism' of Sarah Palin] Reference
"Everyone agrees there is a genetic predisposition," says Bristol Power of the NICHD. From Wordnik.com. [Understanding Autism] Reference
In most cases, our genes are only a predisposition; they are not written in stone. From Wordnik.com. [Changing Your Lifestyle Can Change Your Genes] Reference
Some will find it easier than others if they have a predisposition toward spirituality. From Wordnik.com. [Saul Segan: HuffPost Review: Lawyers as Peacemakers -- Not the Oxymoron You Might Think it Is] Reference
Thyroid disease is common in her family, and genetic predisposition is the No. 1 risk factor. From Wordnik.com. [It's All In Your Neck] Reference
Anyone with a genetic predisposition can become allergic if exposed repeatedly to high enough levels. From Wordnik.com. [A Hidden Health Hazard] Reference
It's apparently an occupational hazard, or perhaps a genetic predisposition — natural selection of the sunniest. From Wordnik.com. [On Sidelines, Only the Sunniest Need Apply] Reference
So what can we do about the sustainability impacts of our genetic predisposition to show off in our material world?. From Wordnik.com. [Gregory Unruh: Sustainable Consumption: The Peacock's Dilemma] Reference
Scientists believe that chains of hundreds of genes combine incrementally to create a predisposition to the disease. From Wordnik.com. [Talking to The Demons] Reference
A genetic predisposition to grouchiness can tug at us, but the good news is that it's not even close to the whole story. From Wordnik.com. [Randy Taran: How Your Sense of Style and Mood Go Hand-in-Hand] Reference
Speculation has ranged from a genetic predisposition to insufficient levels of serotonin (a chemical messenger in the brain). From Wordnik.com. [Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: "Out, Damned Spot! Out, I Say!": Wrestling With the Demons of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder] Reference
The researchers also gave the participants a personality test, to see if they had a predisposition to conceal things in general. From Wordnik.com. [Pssst. Want to Know a Secret?] Reference
They claim the men didn't have the means or the predisposition to engage in such activity if not for the prodding of Mr. Hussain. From Wordnik.com. [Informant Testifies in Synagogue Bomb Plot Case] Reference
The title of David Rakoff's new book, "Half Empty," gives you some sense of his predisposition towards life: Prepare for the worst. From Wordnik.com. [David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Worldview Is Full Of Wit] Reference
"If you have a predisposition to paranoia, going on YouTube and seeing some guy doing something can really shake you up," says Gold. From Wordnik.com. [When Life Is Like a TV Show] Reference
A certain family may inherit a predisposition to disease through the faulty or insufficient development of an organ or group of organs. From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
A predisposition toward rickets, and injuries, may be prevented by feeding a proper ration, and permitting the animal to take exercise. From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
In the first case mentioned the predisposition to disease is in the individual, and in the second case it is in the surroundings (Fig. 2). From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
Such measures are of special importance in the handling of animals that possess an individual predisposition toward this class of disease. From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
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