If a person has a biological predisposition, biosocial theory would say what about its expression?

• A. It may be influenced by environmental factors.
• B. It will always manifest.
• C. It never influences behavior.
• D. It is determined by free will.

Answer: (A)

In biosocial theory, a biological predisposition is seen as a tendency that may or may not express itself depending on the environment. Expression is shaped by interactions with environmental factors such as upbringing, stress, social context, learning experiences, culture, and reinforcement. So a predisposition doesn’t automatically appear as behavior; environmental influences can amplify, dampen, or alter how it shows up. For example, a genetic tendency toward impulsivity might not lead to risky actions in a supportive, structured setting, but could emerge under high stress or negative models. The idea that it will always manifest ignores environmental modulation, the idea that it never influences behavior contradicts the role of biology, and the idea that it’s determined by free will neglects both genetic factors and environmental context.