How Might the Epigenetic Model Describe the Transmission of Parenting

question 113

Multiple Choice

How might the epigenetic model describe the transmission of parenting across generations?

• A) Harsh treatment in childhood may trigger the expression of a gene for aggressive parenting in later life.
• B) A child who sees his mother hit by his dad learns to hit his wife.
• C) Despite never experiencing violence, due to a recessive gene effect, a mother begins abusing her son.
• D) A violent child grows up to be a passive parent.

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