Which of the Following Best Exemplifies an Evocative Genotype-Environment Correlation

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best exemplifies an evocative genotype-environment correlation?

• A)Musical parents buy a piano for their children.
• B)A high-school student bound for an agricultural college signs up for courses in plant biology.
• C)A nervous adolescent displays anxiety at school.
• D)Parents suggest music lessons for their musically talented children.

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Definitions:

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people, simplifying complex individuals to generalized traits.

Brief Interactions

Short and transient exchanges between individuals that may have implications for social and professional relationships.

Contact Hypothesis

The idea that regular interaction between members of different groups reduces prejudice, providing that it occurs under favorable conditions.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; often directed towards people or groups.