When Behavioral Geneticists Argue That Genotypes Influence Environments, They Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

When behavioral geneticists argue that genotypes influence environments, they are claiming that

• A) our genetically-influenced attributes affect the ways that other people respond to us
• B) our genes influence the environments that we will prefer and seek out
• C) both of these
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Collectivism

A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of the group or community over individual achievements or desires.

Individualism

A social and political philosophy that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual over collective or state interests.

Capitalist Economic System

An economic system where private individuals or businesses own capital goods and the production of goods and services is based on supply and demand in the market.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules and expectations for behavior within a society or group, guiding individual actions and interactions.