Describe the three types of gene-by-environment interactions and give examples of each

What will be an ideal response?


• Passive correlations – genes and environment from parents; example – parental substance abuse and chaotic household
• Active correlations – child seeks and shapes own environment; example – participating in various clubs, church activities, sports, music, etc.
• Evocative correlations – child influences how others respond to them; example – aggressive child alienates peers and family members

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A. within-subjects B. between-groups C. within-groups D. between-subjects

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a) algorithm. b) attitude. c) attribution. d) mental set.

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a. managing the intensity and duration of feelings and the ability to delay gratification b. continuing to work toward goals despite setbacks and frustrations c. an ongoing attention to one's internal states d. feeling and understanding the emotions of another person

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