The first day of gymnastics class,the coach noticed Vanessa's slim build,strong arms,and sense of balance,and began giving her the special attention that helped her become a champion.This exemplifies what Sandra Scarr has termed a(n)_____ genotype-environment correlation.

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This is an example of an evocative genotype-environment correlation, where an individual's inherited characteristics evoke responses from others in their environment, which in turn can reinforce those characteristics. In this case, Vanessa's physical traits and abilities (inherited characteristics) elicited special attention and training from her coach, which helped her develop her gymnastic skills further.

The First Day of Gymnastics Class,the Coach Noticed Vanessa's Slim