Which Statement Is True of the Influence of Parents and Other

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of the influence of parents and other caring adults on gene expression?

• A) Regardless of the experiences they provide, they cannot modify their children's expression of hereditary tendencies.
• B) They can uncouple unfavorable gene‒environment correlations by providing children with positive experiences.
• C) They can do little to alter genetic tendencies, which cause children to receive, evoke, or seek certain experiences.
• D) They cannot protect aggressive children from a spiraling, antisocial course of development.

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Definitions:

Decentralized Management

A management strategy where decision-making authority is dispersed throughout various levels of the organization rather than being concentrated at the top.

Centralized Structure

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top level, and lower levels have limited power.

Communication Pathways

The routes through which information is transmitted and received within an organization or network.

Decision Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.