PsychologyAugust 9, 2026

predisposition

pree-dis-puh-ZI-shun

Definition

A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way or to be susceptible to a certain state.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin prefix 'prae-' (before) and 'disponere' (to arrange). It evolved to mean an arrangement or tendency that is present beforehand.

In the news

The article uses this term to explain that humans are naturally inclined to be self-critical, which makes the exercise of writing down one's negative beliefs easier to complete.

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