Posted by alexandra_k on November 26, 2005, at 20:46:39
In reply to Re: Some Conclusions, posted by SLS on November 26, 2005, at 8:15:44
:-)
> Differences in the vulnerability of some individuals and populations towards addiction are determined by their genes, some of which have already been identified.
> Differences in the vulnerablility of some individuals and populations towards addiction are determined by cultural and environmental factors.Yeah. Though both of these contribute to all individuals. So in one person it could be 90-10 genes-environment, and in another person it could be 20-80 genes-environment.
> The development of addiction in the individual is a multifactorial phenomenon that includes a spectrum of contributions of both the biological and the psychological.
In fact...
We have this little model (simplified) that we appeal to in philosophy of mind...
genes + environment -> beliefs + desires -> behaviour.
:-)
(anybody worried about free will?)
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