Unlock the elusive truth about DNA with celebrated cultural psychologist Steven Heine's groundbreaking book. Titled 'DNA Is Not Destiny', this enlightening read tackles the misconceptions surrounding DNA testing and sheds light on why we misinterpret genetic information. Fears about hidden diseases and predispositions are common, but Heine’s insights reveal that genetic outcomes are not solely determined by our DNA. Instead, experience, environment, and genetics collaboratively shape who we are. With a compelling narrative supported by extensive research, Heine debunks the oversimplified claims often reported in the media regarding genes linked to cancer, intelligence, or personal traits. This book is a must-have for anyone intrigued by genetic destiny and psychological biases. 'DNA Is Not Destiny' challenges the conventional wisdom that genes unchangeably dictate our lives. Instead, this book embarks on a journey to understand the connection between genetics, health, and behavior while equipping readers to recognize and counteract common cognitive biases. Whether you're a science enthusiast, psychology learner, or simply curious about the implications of DNA testing, this book provides clarity and reassurance. With its thorough exploration and accessible writing style, it will help you feel empowered about your genetic information. With FREE shipping on this item, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Enhance your understanding of genetics with 'DNA Is Not Destiny', available now in a brand-new condition from W W Norton & Company, published in 2017, offering 352 pages of profound insight.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393244083
Year: 2017
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 352


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One of the world's leading cultural psychologists debunks the hype surrounding DNA testing and puts to rest our mistaken anxieties about our genes.


Do you fear what might be lurking in your DNA?


Well, now you can find out, and you most likely will. Scientists expect one billion people to have their genomes sequenced by 2025, and as the price drops it may even become a standard medical procedure. Yet cultural psychologist Steven Heine argues that the first thing we'll do upon receiving our DNA test results is to misinterpret them completely. We've become accustomed to breathless media coverage about newly discovered "cancer" or "IQ" or "infidelity" genes, each one promising a deeper understanding of what makes us tick. But as Heine shows, most of these claims are oversimplified and overhyped misinterpretations of how our DNA really works. With few exceptions, it is a complex combination of experience, environment, and genetics that determines who we are, how we behave, and what diseases will afflict us in the future.


So why do we continue to buy into the belief that our genes control our destiny? Heine argues that we are psychologically ill equipped to deal with DNA results, repeatedly falling into predictable biases”switch-thinking, essentialism, fatalism, negativity dominance, and more”that mold our thinking about the information we receive. Heine shares his research”and his own genome-sequencing results”to not only to set the record straight regarding what your genes actually reveal about your health, intelligence, ethnic identity, and family, but to also help you counteract these