What is another word for geneticism?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒɛnˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Geneticism is a term used to describe the belief that genes are responsible for most if not all of an individual's traits. Synonyms for geneticism include genetic determinism, biological determinism, or biological reductionism. These terms emphasize the primacy of biology in determining behavior and personality. Other related terms are nature-nurture debate, hereditarianism, or genetic essentialism. These ideas have been heavily debated in the scientific community, and many argue that environmental factors also play a significant role in shaping an individual's traits. Using any of these synonyms acknowledges the complex interplay between genes and environment in determining human characteristics.
