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Define Gene * Environment (G * E) Interaction

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Define gene * environment (G * E) interaction. Give an example of a study (either your own or one from the book) that could illustrate the interaction between genes and the environment.


Definitions:

Role Confusion

The uncertainty felt by individuals who are unsure about their identity or future roles in society, often discussed in Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

Weakening Immune System

A decrease in the effectiveness of the immune system, which reduces the body's ability to fight off infections and diseases.

Susceptible To Pneumonia

Having an increased vulnerability or tendency to develop pneumonia, an infectious disease affecting the lungs.

Slower Neural Processing

A reduced speed in the cognitive processing of information by the nervous system.

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