A Reciprocal Gene-Environment Interaction

question 27

Multiple Choice

A reciprocal gene-environment interaction

• A)involves the idea that genes may predispose individuals to seek out certain environments.
• B)involves how adopted children take on the characteristics of their adopted parents.
• C)is a useful research method in adoption studies.
• D)suggests that individuals who spend a lot of time in bars are more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who do not frequent bars.

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