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What does it mean?
A brief comment suggesting biological factors influence preference or behavior.
In plain terms
Her biology found it acceptable or appealing.
What can you take from it?
Biological factors can override conscious choices.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • attraction
  • health decisions

Putting it to work

  • consider biology in choices
  • accept instinctual reactions

Questions to consider

  • When do biology dictate your choices?
  • Do you trust instinct over reason?

Another view

It reduces complex decisions to hormones.

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