Lenny Is a Very Active Toddler Who Began to Crawl

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Multiple Choice

Lenny is a very active toddler who began to crawl, pull himself up to a standing position, walk, climb, and run at a very early age. Which of the following statements is NOT an example of a way in which Lenny's phenotype may affect his environment?

• A)Chasing Lenny and keeping him safe has made his parents very tired and stressed, resulting in a lack of patience with Lenny.
• B)Lenny regularly seeks out new adventures, such as climbing to the top of his backyard swing set, in which he often gets injured and must be seen by a doctor.
• C)In an attempt to get Lenny to use his high activity level in a constructive manner, his parents enroll him in a gymnastics class.
• D)Lenny's father is also quite active, and he frequently brings Lenny to the playground, athletic games, and amusement parks.

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