According to Sandra Scarr's Description of the Three Ways That

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to Sandra Scarr's description of the three ways that heredity and environment can be correlated, passive genotype-environment correlations occur because

• A) biological parents provide a rearing environment for a child.
• B) children seek out environments that are stimulating.
• C) a child's genetically influenced characteristics elicit certain types of environments.
• D) certain genes evoke environmental support.

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Definitions:

Immune Systems

Complex networks of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they produce that helps the body fight infections and other diseases.

Minor Infections

Infections that are usually mild, often easily treated or resolving on their own, such as a common cold or a minor wound infection.

Overprotected

Describes an individual, usually a child, who is guarded from potential risks or dangers to an extent that may limit their development or independence.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms that are abundant in most environments on Earth, serving various roles in ecosystems and human health.