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Genetic Determinism: A Personal Analysis

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As I mentioned above, most of my relationships end with I felt unfairly treated and emotionally reacted to my girlfriends. Most likely it is the consequence of both Genetic Determinism, and Psychic Determinism. Everyone in my family has a short temper, and my mother is very sensitive. After I grow up from this environment, my first reaction, without thinking, to my girlfriend said I did not love her would be retort and often goes to a fight. I knew it was wrong, but I just loss of control when it happens. However, after I read this book, I realized that the freedom between Stimulus and Response is the different between human and other animals. If I just skip my Freedom to Choose, let my instinct to react, then I probably give up the most precious
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